April Fasts and Festivals: The month of April is about to begin. This month holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. The month of Vaishakh commences in April. During this period, several significant festivals—such as Hanuman Jayanti, Sita Navami, Baisakhi, and Akshaya Tritiya—are celebrated with immense devotion. This month will also witness the observance of several important fasts, including Mohini Ekadashi. Let us discover exactly which fasts and festivals fall on which specific dates during April.

Religious Significance of the Month of Vaishakh

According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), Vaishakh is considered the second month of the year. The month of Vaishakh is regarded as a month dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Consequently, this period holds immense importance for followers of Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that performing acts such as bathing before sunrise, worshipping the Divine, chanting mantras, practicing penance, meditating, engaging in charity, and conducting various religious rituals during this time yields exceptional spiritual rewards. Furthermore, it is held that virtuous deeds performed with complete faith and discipline during this month bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into one's life.

Date    Day    Fasts and Festivals
April 2    Thursday,    Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
April 3    Friday,    Beginning of the month of Vaishakh
April 5    Sunday    Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi
April 9    Thursday,    Monthly Krishna Janmashtami
April 10    Friday,    Kalashtami
April 13    , Monday    Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti
April 14    Tuesday    Mesh Sankranti, Krishna Vamana Dwadashi, Baisakhi
April 15    Wednesday,    Kubjika Jayanti, Vishu Kani, Monthly Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat
April 17    Friday,    Vaishakh Amavasya
April 18    Saturday    Parashar Rishi Jayanti
April 19    Sunday    Akshaya Tritiya, Monthly Karthigai, Parashurama Jayanti, Treta Yuga Day
April 20    Monday    Matangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarsana Chaturthi
April 21    Tuesday    Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti
April 22    Wednesday,    Ramanuja Jayanti, Skanda Sashti
April 23    Thursday,    Ganga Saptami
April 24    Friday,    Bagalamukhi Jayanti, Monthly Durgashtami
April 25    Saturday    Sita Navami
April 27    Monday,    Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur Pooram
April 28    Tuesday    Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma), Parashurama Dwadashi
April 30    Thursday,    Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti'

Planetary Transits for April
April 2    , Mars enters Pisces
April 11    Mercury enters Pisces
April 14    , Sun enters Aries
April 19    Transit into Taurus
April 30    Mercury enters Aries

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