Vaishakh Month 2017.

Vaishakha is the second month in the traditional Hindu lunar calender.It is one of auspicious month for hindus. This month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

It is believed that taking bath in Holy Rivers and Sacred teerths on the day will help in redemption of sins. This Month is considered to be the ideal month to perform charity, homas, fasts etc. Hindu scriptures like Skandpurana describe the glory and significance of Vaishakh month mentioning that there is no other month like Vaishakh that is considered so auspicious. 

According to Sage Narada Maharshi three months(Karthika masam,Magha masam, Vaishka masam) for hindus are considered highly auspicious.Among them Vaishaka Masam is the supreme month.Lord Vishnu tests his devotees and blesses him as per his deeds.This sacred month Cleans the sins of previous birth and free devotee from bad results.

Providing water to a thirsty person in this month is equal to performing of Rajsun Yagam.The person who takes a bath early in the morning and performs homas, rituals, fasts to worship Lord Vishnu is immensely blessed.

As per Purnimant calenders, Vaishakha month Starts on 12th April 2017 and ends on 11th May 2017.

Festivals :  Akshaya tritiya, Ganga Saptami,  Vaishakha Purnima, and varuthini Ekadashi are the major festivals.

According to Amavasyant calenders, Vaishakha masam on 27th April 2017 and ends on 26th May 2017.

Festivals : Akshaya tritiya, Ganga Saptami, Vaishakha Purnima, Shani jayanti, Narada jayanti and Vat Savitri vrat are Major Festivals.