When does Vaishakh month begin? This one mistake could cost you dearly.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Chaitra Purnima is being celebrated today. The following day marks the beginning of the month of Vaishakh. Vaishakh is the second month of the Hindu calendar. Vaishakh is considered extremely important in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious belief, worshipping Lord Vishnu during this month bestows all the happiness in life. It also completes any pending tasks.

Donating donations creates the possibility of financial gain and increases happiness and prosperity. Let us tell you when Vaishakh begins and what to do and what not to do during this month.

Vaishakh month is starting from this day (Vaishakh 2026 Month Start and End Date)

According to the Vedic calendar, the month of Vaishakh begins on April 3. It will end on May 1.

Auspicious Yoga of Pratipada Tithi of Vaishakh Month

Brahma Muhurta - from 04:37 am to 05:23 am
Vijay Muhurta - from 02:30 pm to 03:20 pm
Godhuli Muhurta - from 06:39 pm to 07:02 am
Amrit Kaal - from 12:32 pm to 02:15 pm

What to do in the month of Vaishakh? (What to do during the month of Vaishakh)

• Donating to charity is especially important during this month. Vaishakh is hot, so consider setting up drinking water facilities for people.
• Apart from this, keep water in an earthen pot for the birds.
• Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and offer prayers to the Sun God.
• Donate things like food, money etc. to the temple or to poor people.
• Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi daily.
• Light a lamp of desi ghee near Tulsi.
• Perform Abhisheka of Shivlinga during the puja .

What not to do in the month of Vaishakh? (What not to do during the month of Vaishakh)

• Meat, alcohol, garlic and onion should not be consumed even by mistake in Vaishakh.
• Dirty utensils should not be left in the kitchen at night.
• Do not argue with anyone.
• Don't think wrong about anyone.
• Donating water holds special significance during this month, so wasting water is considered a sin.
• Do not insult any elder.

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