Marathi Vaishakh Mahina 2013 – Vaishak Month in Traditional Maharashtra Calendar in 2013

Vaishakh Mahina is the second month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Vaishakh Mahina 2013 is from May 10 to June 8. The month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The most auspicious days in the month include Akshya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti and Shani Jayanti. This is the Vijayanama Samvatsara. Shalivahana Saka 1935.

Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is on May 28 – Moonrise is at 10:13 PM – Indian standard time.

Vaishak Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha

Vaishaka Mahina Marathi calendar 2013 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from May 10 to May 25

Vaishak Maas 2013 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from May 26 to June 8, 2013.

Ekadasi in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Mohini Ekadasi – May 21
Apara Ekadasi – June 4

Pradosh in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Pradosh – May 22
Pradosh – June 5

Purnima in Marathi Vaishakh Month

Vaishak Pournima or Full moon day is on May 25, 2013. The Purnima begins at 1:22 PM on May 24 and ends at 9:55 AM on May 25.

Amavasi in Marathi Vaishakh Month

Vaishak Amavasya or No moon day is on June 8. The Amavasi begins at 7:01 AM on June 7 and ends at 9:25 AM on June 8.

The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Marathi Vaishak Mahina are:

• Akshaya Tritiya – May 13
• Parashuram Jayanti –  May 12
• Shankaracharya Jayanti –  May 15
• Ganga Saptami –  May 17
• Sita Navami – May 19
• Narasimha Jayanti – May 23
• Kurma Jayanti - May 24
• Narad Jayanti - May 26

Please note that Vaishak month 2013 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from April 26, 2013 to May 25.

Vaishak Month in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is similar to the Marathi Calendar.

Next month in Marathi calendar is the Jyeshta Month.