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Marathi Vaishakh Mahina 2026 – Vaishakha Month in Traditional Maharashtra Calendar in 2026

Vaishakh Mahina is the second month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Vaishakh Mahina 2026 is from April 17 to May 16. The month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The most auspicious days in the month include Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti and Shani Jayanti. This is the Shubhakritha Nama Samvatsara. Shalivahana Saka 1948.

Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesha is on May 5 – Moonrise is at 10:25 PM – Indian standard time.

Vaishak Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Vaishaka Mahina Marathi calendar 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from April 17 to May 1.
Vaishakh Maas 2026 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from May 2 to May 16.

Ekadasi in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Mohini Ekadasi - April 27
Apara Ekadasi - May 13

Pradosh in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Pradosh vrat - April 28
Pradosh Vrat - May 14

Purnima in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Vaishakh Purnima or Full moon day is on May 1. 
The Purnima begins at 9:13 PM on April 30 and ends at 10:53 PM on May 1. 
Purnima Fasting is on May 1.

Amavasya in Marathi Vaishakh Month
Vaishakh Amavasya or No moon day is on May 16, 2026
  • The day is observed as Shani Jayanti, Savitri Amavasya and Vat Savitri Amavasya Puja. 
  • The Amavasi begins at 5:11 AM on May 16 and ends at 1:31 AM on May 17.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Marathi Vaishak Mahina are:
Please note that Vaishakh month 2026 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from April 3 to May 1, 2026.

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

Next month in Marathi calendar is the Jyeshta Month.

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