- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vaishakh Month 2025: As per the Hindu Panchang, the sacred Vaishakh Maas starts after Chaitra Purnima and holds great spiritual significance in Sanatan Dharma. This month is associated with Vishakha Nakshatra and is considered highly auspicious for daan and snan - taking a sacred dip in holy rivers like the Ganges. Observing fasts, worshipping and bathing throughout the month is believed to attain good fortune. Vaishakh is marked by several important festivals, including the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, Lord Narasimha and Goddess Sita. Additionally, significant occasions like Akshaya Tritiya and Ganga Saptami are observed during this month, making it a sacred and spiritually enriching period for devotees.
Check out all the significant details about the start and end date, significance and dos and don’ts that must be followed during this period:
Vaishakh Month 2025: Start And End Date
Vaishakh Month 2025 Start Date: 14th April 2025, Monday
Vaishakh Month 2025 End Date: 13th May 2025, Tuesday
Vaishakh Month 2025: Significance
The Hindu lunar month of Vaishakh is believed to be associated with several significant Hindu events and divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu. According to legend, Shri Hari Vishnu took various incarnations on Akshaya Tritiya which falls during this month. Goddess Lakshmi is additionally believed to have incarnated as Mata Sita in the Vaisakh month. This sacred month is considered highly auspicious, marking the beginning of Tretayuga and holding a profound religious importance.
Vaishakh is filled with sacred events and festivals, including the opening of Shri Badrinath Dham on Akshaya Tritiya and preparations for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra. Vaishakh Purnima is celebrated as Buddha Purnima which marks the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Additionally, Adi Guru Shankaracharya's birth anniversary is observed on Vaishakh Shukla Panchami. The Skanda Purana enumerates the greatness of Vaishakh month, highlighting that no other month compares to its sanctity, just as no other scripture equals the Vedas or pilgrimage equals the Ganga river.
In Hinduism, Vaishakh month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. This is the second month in the traditional Hindu calendar. (Image Source: Canva)
Vaishakh Month 2025: Dos And Don’ts To Follow
- Performing snan and daan have special significance in Vaishakh and taking a holy bath and donating water throughout this month is considered highly auspicious. Devotees must offer Arghya to the rising Sun on a daily basis during this sacred month.
- Devotees must sincerely worship Lord Vishnu throughout the Vaishakh month. Several important Hindu fasts and festivals are observed during this lunar month, so individuals must additionally focus on spiritual practices during this time.
- Individuals must additionally drink enough water and avoid eating hot foods throughout Vaishakh as the heat rises quickly and increases the risk of potential health challenges.
- People must consume sattu and juicy fruits and avoid oily and spicy food. Additionally, individuals must avoid sleeping late at night during this month.
- Hindu devotees must make significant purchases on Akshaya Tritiya, which is a favourable day for auspicious activities like buying gold, silver, vehicles, land and other items. This increases the chances of prosperity and abundance.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)