Khushi RawatUpdated 30 Apr 2026 01:23 PM IST
In Hindu Dharm, several fasts and festivals are celebrated every month, which are dedicated to different to a specific deity. As per the Panchang, several significant festivals fall in this month.
In Sanatam Dharm, Vaishakh Purnima holds a great spiritual significance, which is also known as Budh Purnima. This year, the fast of Budh Purnima will be observed on 1st May 2026. This fast falls on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakh month, and is also considered highly auspicious from a religious point of view. On this day, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, peace of mind, and good fortune in one's life. In May, the Purnima tithi will begin at 09:12 PM on 30th April and end at 10:52 PM on 1st May. Performing auspicious activities like a holy bath in the Ganga River, charity, and engaging in spiritual activities on this day helps remove obstacles from life. Observing a fast and worshipping with a true heart on this day showers special blessings upon devotees.
The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day is believed to remove all obstacles in life and fulfil desires. This month, Sankashti Chaturthi will fall on 5th May, on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. In the month of May, the Chaturthi tithi will begin on 5th May at 05:24 AM and end on 6th May at 07:51 AM. On this day, viewing the moon in the evening and worshipping Lord Ganesha make this fast more significant and fruitful.
Kalashtami is one of the significant festivals dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this auspicious day, worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav with devotion and dedication is believed to remove obstacles, fears, and negative energies from life, bringing happiness and prosperity. This month, Kalashtami will be observed on 9th May, as it falls on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. The Ashtami Tithi will begin on 9th May at 02:02 PM and end on 10th May at 03:06 PM.
Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Apara Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month, which will be celebrated on 13th May 2026. Observing a fast on this day is considered highly fruitful, frees one from all the sins, brings happiness, prosperity, and longevity in one's life. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 02:52 PM on 12th May and will end at 01:29 PM on 13th May 2026.
When the planet Sun enters the Taurus zodiac sign, it is known as Vrishabh Sankranti, which will fall on 15th May 2026. It will be observed on the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. This day is considered significant from both a religious and an astrological perspective due to its planetary movements. People offer prayers for new beginnings, agricultural work, and an increase in income. This month, the Sankranti Tithi will begin at 8:31 AM on 15th May and end at 5:11 AM on 16th May. Performing charity, observing fast, and rituals on this auspicious day bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and peace.
On 16th May 2026, the auspicious combination of Vat Savitri, Shani Amavasya, and Jyeshta Amavasya is going to occur. These fasts will fall on the Amavasya tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. On the festival of Vat Savitri, married women fast and worship under the banyan tree for the long life and well-being of their husband and family. Lord Shani is worshipped on the day of Shani Amavasya. One can perform remedies to reduce the negative effects of Saturn. The Amavasya tithi will begin at 05:11 AM on 16th May and end at 01:30 on 17th May. Performing charity, worshipping, and observing a fast on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity.
The sacred festival of Ganga Dussehra will be observed on 25th May. This festival falls on the Dashmi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month, which is considered the symbol of the descent of the river Ganga. On this day, worshipping the holy river Ganga, taking a holy bath, and performing charity are believed to make one free from all sins and bring positivity, happiness, and prosperity in life. The Dashmi tithi will begin at 04:30 AM on 25th May and end at 05:10 AM on 26th May.
Padmini Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the SHukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month, which will be observed on 26th May. Observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu is considered highly fruitful, frees one from all the sins, brings happiness, prosperity, and longevity in one's life. The Ekadashi tithi will begin at 05:10 AM on 26th May and end at 06:21 AM on 27th May.
Purnima is a sacred day that falls on the last day of the Shukla Paksha. Jyeshta Adhik Purnima will be observed on 31st May 2026. On this auspicious day, worshipping Lord Vishnu with other deities, performing charity, and taking a holy bath in the Ganga River have great significance. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 11:57 AM on May 30, 2026, and end at 2:14 PM on May 31, 2026.
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