Jyoshtha month is the third month of the year in the traditional Hindu calendar. In Bengal it is the second month of the Bengali calendar. In Tamil, the month is known as Aani.
Jyeshtha in Vedic astrology begins with the entry of the Sun into Taurus, and according to Vaishnavism it is the second month of the year. Traditionally, Jyestha is associated with high summer, and corresponds to May–June in the Gregorian calendar. In this month, the Surya Dev’s anger increases, by donating things, the Surya Dev gets pleased and gives auspicious results.
Specialty of Jyeshtha month
It is very important to keep fast on Sunday in the month of Jyeshtha, by doing this special blessings of Surya Bhagwan are received. His grace gives immense progress in life, good health, lots of respect and self-confidence. Apart from this, some rules have been given regarding these months, which should be followed. This brings happiness and prosperity in life and gives a lot of virtue.
❀ Donating water in the month of Jyeshtha is very important. In this month, there is strong sunlight, as well as the water level in the ground falls down. Therefore, make arrangements for drinking water for humans, animals and birds. Also give water to the trees and plants. This pleases Surya Dev and Varun Dev.
❀ Donating pitchers filled with water this month is considered very virtuous. If possible, get the water troughs opened or donate pots wherever there are water troughs.
Jyeshtha month starts 6th May 2023 and ends 4th June 2023
Jyeshtha month 2023 list of fasts and festivals
Narada Jayanti - 6th May, Saturday
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi - 8th May, Monday
Vrishabha Sankranti, Apara Ekadashi - 15th May, Monday
Pradosh Vrat - 17th May, Wednesday
Vat Savitri Vrat,
Shani Jayanti, Darsha Amavasya, Anvadhan, Jyeshtha Amavasya - 19th May, Friday
Shital Sasthi - 25th May, Thursday
Ganga Dussehra - 30th May, Tuesday
Gayatri Jayanti, Nirjala Ekadashi - 31st May, Wednesday
Pradosh Vrat - 1st June,Thursday
Debasnan Purnima - 4th June,Sunday
Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Sri Hari Stotram
Vishnu Sahasra Naam