Vaishakh Month 2024: The second month of Hindi calendar, Vaishakh, has started from 24th April. This month will last till 23rd May. The heat is in full effect in the month of Vaishakh. For this reason, donating water during these days is important. In this month, big fasts and festivals like Akshaya Tritiya (10 May) and Buddha Purnima (23 May) will come. In the month of Vaishakh, you must make arrangements for water and food for the birds outside your house.
Vaishakh is the best in 12 months
During these days, most of the rivers and ponds dry up, due to which birds do not get drinking water. In this month the Sun is in its full influence, due to which it will be hot. For this reason, the importance of donating water (Jal Daan) and shade in the month of Vaishakh is very high. The month of Vaishakh is very special from the point of view of religion. Donating water during these days brings inexhaustible virtue. Akshay virtue means the auspicious effect of this virtue will remain throughout the life.
It is written in the scriptures that Veda is the best among the sciences, Pranav is the best among the mantras, Kalpa tree is the best among the trees. Kamadhenu is the best among cows and Vishnu is the best among gods. Ganga is best among rivers and Chakra is best among weapons. Gold is the best among metals and Kaustubh gem is the best among gems, similarly the month of Vaishakh is the best among all the 12 months of Hindi calendar.
According to Skandpuran (Vaishakh in Skandpuran)
Neither Madhavasmo Maso nor Kriten Yugam Samam.
Neither the Vedas nor the scriptures nor the pilgrimage Gangaya Samam.
According to this verse of Skanda Purana, there is no other month like Vaishakh. There is no era like Satyayuga. There is no scripture like the Vedas and there is no pilgrimage like Ganga.
Vaishakh month will start from Friday and will end on Friday itself. It is believed that worship done in this month brings inexhaustible virtue and by the grace of God, all the wishes of the devotee can be fulfilled. This month is considered to be like Kalpavriksha among trees and pleasing to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
According to Padmapuran, Patalkhand (Vaishakh in Padma puran)
The astrologer told that like Parvati among the women, Surya among the ascetics, health among the benefits, Brahmin among the human beings, charity among the virtues, Vedas among the knowledge, Pranava among the mantras, self-contemplation among the meditations, truth and observance of self-righteousness among the penances, self-purification among the purifications. In donations, fearlessness and renunciation of greed are considered to be the most important qualities, in the same way, Vaishakh month is the best among all the months.
This work done in Vaishakh will give 100 crore times results (Vaishakh Month Significance)
According to Mahabharata Anusandhan Parva Chapter 106 “Nistredekabhakten vaishakhan yo jitendriyah. Naro va ifi va nari jyatininam shresthatana vrajet.” The man or woman who passes the month of Vaishakh by eating one meal at a time with restraint of senses, attains superiority among the relatives of the same caste.
Dattam japtam hutam snatam yadbhaktya maasi madhve. tadaksayam bhavedbhup punyam kotishatadhikam. The auspicious deeds like charity, chanting, havan and bathing etc. done with devotion in Madhav month, their virtue is inexhaustible and a hundred crore times more.
Morning bath, Vaishakhe Yagyadanamuposhanam, Havishyam Brahmacharyaam, Mahapatakanashanam. In the month of Vaishakh, morning bath, yagya, charity, fasting, eating havishya and observance of celibacy – these are the destroyers of great sins.
Importance of bathing and water donation (Vaishakh Month Jal Daan importance)
The month of Vaishakh has been described as very special in Skanda, Padma, Brahmavaivarta Purana and Mahabharata. It is said in these scriptures that by taking bath before sunrise in the month of Vaishakh, offering water and taking bath in pilgrimage, all kinds of sorrows are eliminated. By doing these things in the month of Vaishakh, one gets manifold virtuous results.
worship of lord vishnu
Wake up before sunrise and take bath by mixing Ganga water or water of any holy river in water. After this offer Arghya to the Sun. Take a pledge to worship Lord Vishnu. It would be better if the puja is done by a Brahmin. Bathe Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit. Take Charanamrit. in worship Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay Mantra should be chanted. Offer flowers, incense, offerings etc. to God. Light the lamp. Chant Vishnu Sahastranam. Listen to the story of the fast. On the second day i.e. on Dwadashi, feed food to Brahmins and receive blessings by donating.
Do auspicious work in Vaishakh month (Vaishakh Month Dos)
- Offer water to Tulsi in the morning and light a lamp near Tulsi in the evening. Along with Lord Vishnu, also worship Goddess Mahalakshmi.
- Go to a temple and donate a flag or a pot filled with water.
- Light a lamp in front of Lord Shiva and chant the name of Shri Ram 108 times. Offer water to Shivling and offer black sesame seeds.
- In this month, we should wake up before sunrise, after bathing, start the day by offering water to the Sun.
- Visit pilgrimage and take bath in rivers in Vaishakh. If you are not able to travel, you can take a bath at home by mixing a little Ganga water in water. This is the summer time. Donate water this month.
- Set up a Pau in a public place or donate a pot in a Pau. The person who gets a pyau installed in this month satisfies all the gods, sages and ancestors. Donate water for the thirsty and umbrellas to protect them from the sun.
- Donate shoes and slippers to needy people. If you want, you can also donate feathers in any temple.
Vaishakh Month Donts
- One should avoid sleeping till late in the morning in the month of Vaishakh. During these days, sunrise occurs early, hence wake up early and offer water to the rising sun.
- For good health, do exercise for some time. If you delay in getting up, the heat will increase and you will not feel like exercising.
- Do not be careless about food. Be sure to drink appropriate amount of water during summer.
- Eat such things which are easy to digest. Eat only fresh food as far as possible.
- Avoid eating stale food, because food spoils quickly due to heat. One should avoid roaming too much in the sun during summer. If it is very important to go in the sun, you can carry an umbrella.
(Vishakh Month 2024 Vrat festival)
It is written in Skanda and Padma Purana that taking bath and donating in this month gives as much virtue as performing Ashwamedha Yagya. In this month, apart from worshiping Lord Vishnu, the virtue gained from worshiping other Gods and Goddesses increases. There will be many Teej-festivals in the month of Vaishakh in which the sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are eliminated by fasting.
- Sankashti Chaturthi (27 April): Vikat Chauth fast will be observed on this day. The formidable form of Lord Ganesha will be worshiped and after sunset, the fast will be broken by worshiping the moon and offering Arghya.
- Varuthini Ekadashi (4th May): Due to Varuthini Ekadashi on this day, special worship, abhishek and fast of Lord Vishnu will be observed. By observing this fast one gets the virtue of performing many yagyas.
- Vaishakh Amavasya (8 May): This day is the new moon day of Vaishakh month. This is the festival of worship of ancestors. Taking bath and donating on this day is considered virtuous.
- Akshaya Tritiya (10 May): This is a great festival of bathing, donation and shopping. On this day, the festival of appearance of Lord Parshuram is also celebrated.
- Ganga Saptami (14 May): There is a tradition of worshiping Ganga and taking bath on this day. On this Saptami Tithi of Vaishakh month, Rishi Janhu freed Goddess Ganga from his ears.
- Vrish Sankranti (14 May): On this day the Sun will enter Taurus. The auspicious results of bathing and donating on this festival of change of Sun’s zodiac sign never end.
- Sita Navami (16 May): According to some texts and beliefs, Goddess Sita appeared on the ninth date of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month, hence Goddess Sita is worshiped on this day.
- Mohini Ekadashi (19 May): Being Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month, this day is considered very auspicious. On this date Lord Vishnu took Mohini incarnation.
- Vaishakh Purnima (23 May): This will be the last date of Vaishakh month. Bathing and donating on this day gives as much virtue as performing many yagyas. Buddha Jayanti will be celebrated on this day.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not constitute any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.