Jyeshtha 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.
Jyoshtha month starts from Saturday, 2 May and ends on June 29, 2026
Jyostha month 2026 list of fasts and festivals
2nd May Saturday, 2026 - Narad Jayanti, Ishti
5th May Tuesday, 2026 - Ekadant Sankashti Chaturthi
Wednesday May 13, 2026 – Apara Ekadashi
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Pradosh Vrat
Friday May 15, 2026 – Vrishabha Sankranti
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Vat Savitri Vrat, Shani Jayanti, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Jyeshtha Amavasya
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Ishti, Chandra Darshan
Monday, May 25, 2026 - Ganga Dussehra
27th May Wednesday 2026 - Padmini Ekadashi
Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Guru Pradosh Vrat
Sunday May 31, 2026 – Jyeshtha Adhik Purnima, Anvadhan
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Param Ekadashi
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Gayatri Jayanti
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Shani Pradosh Vrat
Monday, June 29, 2026 - Vat Purnima Vrat, Jyeshtha Purnima, Anvadhan
Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Sri Hari Stotram
Vishnu Sahasra Naam
| Celebrations | Prayer at Temple, Vrat, Puja at Home |
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| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 2 May 2026 | |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 |
