Which Deity Is The Month Of Vaishakh Dedicated To? Know Here

Vaishakh 2025: The auspicious month of Vaishakh has officially begun, lasting from April 13 to May 12, 2025. Considered the second month of the Hindu calendar, Vaishakh holds immense spiritual and religious significance. According to scriptures, acts like charity, holy river baths, and prayers performed during this period are believed to yield multiplied benefits.

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Vaishakh: A Month Of Eternal Merits

Ancient scriptures regard Vaishakh as the most sacred month for penance (tapas), chanting (japa), charity (daan), and religious duties (dharma). Any virtuous deeds performed in this month are believed to bear “Akshaya” fruits — eternal rewards that never diminish.

According to religious texts, Vaishakh holds a position of supreme importance, much like the Vedas among scriptures, the Ganga among rivers, and Lord Vishnu among deities. It is also believed that the Treta Yuga, one of the four epochs in Hindu cosmology, commenced during this month.

A verse from the Skanda Purana emphasizes the uniqueness of Vaishakh:

"Na Madhava samo maaso, na krutena yugam samam,
Na cha Veda samam shaastram, na teertham Gangaya samam"

Translation: There is no month like Vaishakh, no era like Satya Yuga, no scripture like the Vedas, and no pilgrimage site equal to the Ganges.

Who Is Vaishakh Month Dedicated To?

Vaishakh is primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Vishnu during this time is considered especially meritorious, as it is believed that several of his divine incarnations; such as Nara-Narayana, Narasimha, Hayagriva, and Parashurama; took place in this month.

Moreover, according to religious beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi, in the form of Mata Sita, appeared from the Earth on the ninth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in Vaishakh. Thus, praying to Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Lord Parashurama, and Mata Sita during Vaishakh is believed to bring blessings, success, and spiritual upliftment.

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