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Vaishakha is Month 2, associated with the scorching heat of Greeshma Ritu. It is renowned for Akshaya Tritiya, the day of inexhaustible merit, and the divine appearances of Lord Parashurama, Lord Narasimha, and Lord Buddha.
☀️ Solar Transit (Sankranti): Vrishabha (Taurus Ingress 30°-60°)
🌿 Season & Motion: Greeshma Ritu (Summer) • Uttarayana
📖 Shastric Authority: "Skanda Purana — Vaishakha is the supreme month for Jala Daan (water donation) yielding inexhaustible merit."
💡 Recommended Vrat & Niyama: Donating earthen water pots (Jala Kumbha), umbrellas, footwear; worshipping Lord Vishnu with lotus flowers and Tulsi.
🗓️ Major Festivals & Vrats in Vaishakha Month
🌕 Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya
The day of inexhaustible merit; highly auspicious for charity, gold purchases, and new ventures.
View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →🌕 Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya
Parashurama Jayanti
Appearance day of Lord Parashurama, the 6th warrior Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →🌕 Vaishakha Shukla Saptami
Ganga Saptami
Rebirth of Goddess Ganga when she was released from the ear of Rishi Jahnu.
View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →🌕 Vaishakha Shukla Navami
Sita Navami
Appearance day of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama, discovered in a golden furrow.
View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →🌕 Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi
Narasimha Jayanti
Fierce half-man half-lion appearance of Lord Vishnu to protect Prahlada.
View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →🌕 Vaishakha Purnima
Buddha Purnima (Kurma Jayanti)
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Gautama Buddha, and Kurma Avatar.
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