Vaishakha Masam Festivals in Telugu Calendar (April/May)
Vaisaakhamu (April-May):
Vaishakha is the 2nd lunar month in Hindu calendar:
Vaishakha masam or Vaishakh month is the second month in traditional Hindu Telugu calendar. The similar calender’s is followed in Maharastra,Karnataka and Gujarat.This Vaishakha masam is dedicated to lord Vishnu and i also known as madhava masam in Vaishnava calendar.
In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).
Vaishakha purnima is considered as extremely scared and fruitful. Vaishakha purnima,it is believed that the devotees get full enlightenment from all the sins by fasting and worshiping on Vaishakha purnima day. We also called this punima as buddha purnima because of the birth anniversary of buddha falls on this day.
akshya tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti and buddha purnima (Maha Vaishakhi) are the major festivals in Vaishakha masam.
Vaishakha Masam, the second month of the Hindu lunar calendar, spans from April 28 to May 27 in 2025. This period is marked by several significant festivals and auspicious days. Below is a detailed list of these events along with their corresponding dates and Tithi timings:
Parashurama Jayanti (April 29, 2025):
Celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, this day marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Akshaya Tritiya (April 30, 2025):
Falling on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, Akshaya Tritiya is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures and making significant purchases.
Sankara Jayanthi (May 2, 2025):
Observed on Vaishakha Shukla Panchami, this day commemorates the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the revered Hindu philosopher and theologian.
Apara Ekadashi (May 24, 2025):
Observed on Vaishakha Krishna Ekadashi, devotees fast and offer prayers on this day.
Masa Shivaratri (May 26, 2025):
Falling on Vaishakha Krishna Chaturdashi, devotees worship Lord Shiva on this night.
Vaishakha Amavasya (May 27, 2025):
The new moon day in Vaishakha Masam, considered significant for performing ancestral rituals.
Vaishakha Purnima Monday 12th May
Vaishakha Purnima’s Time:
Vaishakha Purnima (May 12, 2025):
The full moon day in Vaishakha Masam is significant for various rituals and is also celebrated as Buddha Purnima, marking the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha.
Tithi Timings:
Purnima Tithi Begins: 8:01 PM on May 11, 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends: 10:25 PM on May 12, 2025
What is Vaishakha Purnima | When will come| How will Celebrate?
All Purnima Tithis are considered auspicious among Hindus. Vaishakha Purnima is the second Purnima in the year according to Hindu lunar calendar and it comes just after Narasimha Jayanti
All Purnima days have something special to celebrate for. Buddha Jayanti falls on Vaishakha Purnima day and this day is celebrated as birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.
People worship Lord Satyanarayana, an extremely benevolent form of Lord Vishnu, and observe Satyanarayana fasting on Purnima day.
Many communities observe one day fast on Purnima Tithi according to their Kul Parampara. Kul Paramparas are family traditions passed from generation to generation.
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya Pooja Timings:
Akshaya Tritiya in 2025 falls on Wednesday, April 30. This day is considered highly auspicious for initiating new ventures, making significant purchases, and performing various rituals.
Key Timings for Akshaya Tritiya 2025:
Tritiya Tithi Begins: 5:31 PM on April 29, 2025
Tritiya Tithi Ends: 2:12 PM on April 30, 2025
What is Akshaya Tritiya:
Akshaya Tritiya which is also known as Akha Teej is highly auspicious and holy day for Hindu communities. It falls during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha. Akshaya Tritiya falling on a Rohini Nakshatra day with Wednesday is considered very auspicious. The word Akshaya (अक्षय) means never diminishing. Hence the benefits of doing any Japa, Yajna, Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya on this day never diminish and remain with the person forever.
Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring good luck and success. Most people purchase Gold on this day as it is believed that buying Gold on Akshaya Tritiya brings prosperity and more wealth in coming future. Being Akshaya day it is believed that Gold, bought on this day, will never diminish and would continue to grow or appreciate.
Akshaya Tritiya day is ruled by God Vishnu who is the preserver God in the Hindu Trinity. According to Hindu mythology Treta Yuga began on Akshaya Tritiya day. Usually Akshaya Tritiya and Parashurama Jayanti, birthday anniversary of 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, falls on the same day but depending on staring time of Tritiya Tithi Parashurama Jayanti might fall one day before Akshaya Tritiya day.
Vedic astrologers also consider Askshay Tritiya an auspicious day free from all malefic effects. As per Hindu Electional Astrology three lunar days, Yugadi, Akshaya Tritiya and Vijay Dashami don’t need any Muhurta to start or perform any auspicious work as these three days are free from all malefic effects.
What is Mohini Ekadashi:
It is believed that the importance and significance of Mohini Ekadashi have been first explained by Lord Krishna to King Yudhishthira and by Saint Vasishtha to Lord Rama.
If a person observes a Mohini Ekadashi Vrat with utmost dedication and devotion then he receives many ‘punya’ or ‘good karmas” as its fruitful result.
The Punya received are equivalent to the one attained by donating a thousand cows, visiting pilgrimages, and performing yajnas.
It is also believed that devotees get free from the cycle of birth and rebirth and attain salvation by observing the fast of Mohini Ekadashi.
To know the detailed importance of Mohini Ekadashi, devotees can read the Surya Purana.
What is Apara Ekadashi:
Apara Ekadashi Thithi Timings:
In 2025, Apara Ekadashi falls on Friday, May 23.
Key Timings for Apara Ekadashi 2025:
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 12:42 PM on May 22, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 9:59 AM on May 23, 2025
Parana (Breaking Fast) Time: 5:26 AM to 8:11 AM on May 24, 2025
Dwadashi (12th Tithi) Ends: 7:20 PM on May 24, 2025
Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.
Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal. One should avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. If due to some reasons one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna.
At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.
Pradosha Puja Timings:
April 25, 2025 (Friday):
Pradosha Time: 6:53 PM to 9:03 PM
Trayodashi Tithi: Begins at 11:44 AM on April 25 and ends at 8:27 AM on April 26
May 9, 2025 (Friday):
Pradosha Time: 7:01 PM to 9:08 PM
Trayodashi Tithi: Begins at 2:56 PM on May 9 and ends at 5:29 PM on May 10
What is Shukra Pradosha:
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis,that is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The time window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha time overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.When Pradosham day falls on Friday, it is known as Shukra Pradosha.
List of Vaishakha Festivals:
Varuthini Ekadashi – Varuthini Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.
Parashurama Jayanti – Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on this day. The birth of Lord Parashurama is celebrated as Parashurama Jayanti.
Akshaya Tritiya – Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days. This day is ruled by god Vishnu, the preserver-god in the Hindu Trinity.
Ganga Saptami – Ganga Saptami day is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. This day is also known as Ganga Pujan, Jahnu Saptami and Ganga Jayanti.
Sita Navami – Sita Navami is celebrated as birth anniversary of Goddess Sita. This day is also known as Sita Jayanti.
Mohini Ekadashi – Mohini Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.
Narasimha Jayanti – On Narasimha Jayanti day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.
Buddha Purnima – Gautama Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded, was born on Buddha Purnima day.
Kurma Jayanti – Kurma Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu. Kurma was the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu during Satya Yuga. Special Puja is organized in Lord Vishnu temples.
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