Vaishakh Month 2026 Start Date: Vaishakh—the second month of the Hindu New Year 2083—will commence on the day immediately following Chaitra Purnima (the full moon of Chaitra). Among the twelve months of the Hindu calendar, Vaishakh is considered the most significant. This month holds special importance for ritual bathing, charitable donations, worship, and scriptural recitation. During this month, the Sun—the King of Planets—resides in its exalted sign, Aries. The solar calendar's new year also begins with *Mesha Sankranti* (the Sun's entry into Aries). This marks the advent of the new solar year.

Commencement of Vaishakh 2026
According to the Vedic Panchang (almanac), the first day of the Vaishakh month falls on the *Pratipada* (first) Tithi of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon). The Vaishakh Krishna Pratipada Tithi begins on April 2nd at 7:41 AM and extends until 8:42 AM on April 3rd. Consequently, based on the *Udayatithi* (the Tithi prevailing at sunrise), the Vaishakh month will officially commence on Friday, April 3rd.

Vaishakh Begins Under Vyaghata Yoga and Chitra Nakshatra
The Vaishakh month is commencing under the influence of *Vyaghata Yoga* and *Chitra Nakshatra*. On April 3rd, *Vyaghata Yoga* prevails from early morning until 2:09 PM, after which *Harshana Yoga* takes effect. Meanwhile, *Chitra Nakshatra* extends from early morning until 7:25 PM, followed by *Swati Nakshatra*.

Auspicious Timings for the First Day of Vaishakh

On the first day of Vaishakh, the period between 6:09 AM and 10:51 AM is considered auspicious. On this day, the *Chara* (General) Muhurat spans from 6:09 AM to 7:43 AM; this is followed by the *Labha* (Gain/Progress) Muhurat from 7:43 AM to 9:17 AM, and finally, the *Amrit* (Most Auspicious) Muhurat from 9:17 AM to 10:51 AM. On that day, the *Brahma Muhurat* will span from 04:37 AM to 05:23 AM, while the *Abhijit Muhurat* will occur precisely from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM.

Conclusion of Vaishakh 2026

The month of Vaishakh concludes on the day of *Vaishakh Purnima* (the full moon of Vaishakh). This year, *Vaishakh Purnima* falls on Friday, May 1st. Accordingly, the month of Vaishakh will come to an end on May 1st. The *Vaishakh Purnima Tithi* (lunar phase) extends from 9:12 PM on April 30th to 10:52 PM on May 1st.

Significance of the Month of Vaishakh

The divine sage *Devarshi* Narada expounded upon the significance of the month of Vaishakh to King Ambarisha. This account is detailed in the *Skanda Purana*. He stated that just as the Vedas and Mantras are considered supreme among all branches of knowledge, the *Kalpataru* (wish-fulfilling tree) among trees, *Kamadhenu* (the divine cow) among cows, *Garuda* among birds, and gold among metals; similarly, Vaishakh is regarded as the most excellent among the twelve months of the year.

In this month, the spiritual merit (*Punya*) acquired through ritual bathing and acts of charity is considered *Akshaya*—imperishable. Such merit is never depleted; it remains with the individual forever. It is for this very reason that *Akshaya Tritiya*—the festival that bestows imperishable merit—also falls within this month. Consequently, the importance of worship (*Puja*), scriptural recitation (*Paath*), chanting (*Japa*), meditation (*Dhyana*), and similar spiritual practices is significantly heightened during the month of Vaishakh.

How ​​Was the Month of Vaishakh Named?

In the Hindu calendar system, the name of a month is determined based on the specific *Nakshatra* (lunar mansion) in which the Moon is positioned on the day of the *Purnima* (full moon). The month of Vaishakh derives its name from the *Vishakha Nakshatra*. Since the Moon resides in the *Vishakha Nakshatra* on the day of *Vaishakh Purnima*, the month was named Vaishakh.

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