Vaishakh (Vaishakh Maas) 2056
The month of Akshaya Tritiya and Buddha Purnima — of holy bathing and endless merit.
Vaishakh (Vaishakh Maas) 2056 Dates
The significance of Vaishakh — Lord Vishnu (Madhusudan)
Vaishakh is a month of water and merit, worshipped to Vishnu as Madhusudan. Its Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days of the year — whatever is begun, given or bought on it is held never to diminish. It closes on Buddha Purnima, the full moon that marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing, and the pre-dawn Vaishakh snan runs through it.
Rituals of Vaishakh
- Vaishakh snan — a daily holy dip through the month
- Akshaya Tritiya — beginnings, gold and dana
- Water, sattu and cooling foods offered in dana
- Sita Navami and Narasimha Jayanti vrats
- Buddha Purnima worship and bathing
- Fasting on Varuthini and Mohini Ekadashi
Key days in Vaishakh 2056
Festivals in Vaishakh 2056
Monthly vrats 2056
Vaishakh 2056 — Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vaishakh Maas 2056 start?
In North India (Purnimanta calendar) Vaishakh runs from Saturday, 1 April 2056 to Monday, 29 May 2056. In Amanta-calendar regions it runs Saturday, 15 April 2056 to Tuesday, 13 June 2056.
Why do Vaishakh dates differ in North and South India?
Because the two regions follow different lunar calendars. In the Purnimanta calendar (North India) a month ends on the Purnima, so it starts about 15 days earlier than in Amanta. In the Amanta calendar (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) the month runs new-moon to new-moon.
Which deity is Vaishakh 2056 dedicated to?
Vaishakh is a month of water and merit, worshipped to Vishnu as Madhusudan. Its Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days of the year — whatever is begun, given or bought on it is held never to diminish. It closes on Buddha Purnima, the full moon that marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing, and the pre-dawn Vaishakh snan runs through it.
Is Vaishakh 2056 an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2056 carries an Adhik (Mal) Maas, so Vaishakh runs about twice as long — 59 days.