Day of eternal auspiciousness—ideal for beginnings and charity.
Sacred month
Vaishakha
April – May
In depth
Vaishakha multiplies dana—water, food, and shelter. Akshaya Tritiya’s ‘never-diminishing’ merit, Narasimha’s fierce grace, and Buddha Poornima’s compassion share one month’s sky.
Known for charity, offering water/food, and high spiritual merit.
Associated deities
Key days & festivals
Shukla Chaturdashi—appearance of Lord Narasimha.
Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
Suggested practices
- Give water and food charity freely
- Begin worthy projects on Akshaya Tritiya
- Chant Narasimha mantras for courage
- Practice ahimsa and meditation on Buddha Poornima