Significant Fasts and Festivals in April: A Guide to Vaishakh Month
Overview of April's Fasts and Festivals
April Fasts and Festivals: As April approaches, it brings with it a wealth of significance in Sanatan Dharma. This month marks the beginning of Vaishakh, a time filled with numerous important festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti, Sita Navami, Baisakhi, and Akshaya Tritiya, all celebrated with great reverence. Additionally, various important fasts, including Mohini Ekadashi, will be observed. Let’s explore the specific dates for these fasts and festivals throughout April.
Religious Importance of Vaishakh Month
Religious Significance of the Month of Vaishakh
According to the Hindu calendar, Vaishakh is recognized as the second month of the year. This month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, making it particularly significant for followers of Sanatan Dharma. Engaging in activities such as bathing before dawn, worshipping the Divine, chanting mantras, practicing penance, meditating, performing charitable acts, and conducting various religious ceremonies during this time is believed to yield exceptional spiritual benefits. It is also thought that virtuous actions carried out with faith and discipline during this month can bring joy, tranquility, and prosperity into one’s life.
Fasts and Festivals Schedule for April
Date Day Fasts and Festivals
April 2 Thursday, Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
April 3 Friday, Beginning of the month of Vaishakh
April 5 Sunday Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi
April 9 Thursday, Monthly Krishna Janmashtami
April 10 Friday, Kalashtami
April 13 Monday Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti
April 14 Tuesday Mesh Sankranti, Krishna Vamana Dwadashi, Baisakhi
April 15 Wednesday, Kubjika Jayanti, Vishu Kani, Monthly Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat
April 17 Friday, Vaishakh Amavasya
April 18 Saturday Parashar Rishi Jayanti
April 19 Sunday Akshaya Tritiya, Monthly Karthigai, Parashurama Jayanti, Treta Yuga Day
April 20 Monday Matangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarsana Chaturthi
April 21 Tuesday Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti
April 22 Wednesday, Ramanuja Jayanti, Skanda Sashti
April 23 Thursday, Ganga Saptami
April 24 Friday, Bagalamukhi Jayanti, Monthly Durgashtami
April 25 Saturday Sita Navami
April 27 Monday, Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur Pooram
April 28 Tuesday Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma), Parashurama Dwadashi
April 30 Thursday, Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti'
Planetary Movements in April
Planetary Transits for April
April 2 , Mars enters Pisces
April 11 Mercury enters Pisces
April 14 , Sun enters Aries
April 19 Transit into Taurus
April 30 Mercury enters Aries
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