Weekly Vrat and Festivals In May 2023: May Fast And Festivals In Third Week

The month of May is full of celebrations and festivals across India. These festivals are famous and are celebrated at a grand level. Jyestha month begins after the full moon of Vaishakh month. According to Hindu Calendar, Jyestha month has started from 06 May 2023.

There are many major fasts and festivals in the Jyestha month. According to the Hindu calendar, many important fasts and festivals are coming in this third week of May as well. Let us know about the Weekly Vrat and Festivals in May 2023.

Weekly Vrat and Festivals In May 2023

15 May 2023
Taurus Sankranti
There are a total of 12 Sankrantis in a year. When Sun God changes his zodiac sign, it is called Sankranti. At this time Sun God is situated in his exalted sign Aries. On May 15, 2023, Monday, leaving Aries, the Sun God will enter Taurus. Since the Sun is about to enter Taurus, this day is called Vrishabha Sankranti.

Apara Ekadashi
Apara Ekadashi fast will be observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Jyestha month. This time this fast will be observed on 15 May 2023, Monday. According to religious beliefs, fasting and worshipping on the day of Ekadashi frees man from all kinds of suffering.

17 May 2023
Pradosh Fast
Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This fast is observed on the Trayodashi date of every month. A total of 24 Pradosh fasts are observed in a year. Pradosh Vrat of Krishna Paksha of Jeshtha month is on 17th May, Wednesday. Since it is on a Wednesday, it is called Budh Pradosh Vrat.

Masik Shivratri
Monthly Shivratri fast will be observed on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Jyestha month. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshipped on this day. It is said that by fasting and worshipping on this day one gets the blessings of unbroken good fortune.

19 May 2023
Amavasya
Bathing in holy rivers on the day of Jyestha Amavasya is considered very auspicious. On this day, donation, tarpan and pindadan are done in the name of ancestors.

Vat Savitri fast
Vat Savitri is worshipped on the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Jeshtha month. On this day married women worship the banyan tree and keep a fast for the long life of their husbands.

Shani Jayanti
Shani Jayanti falls on the day of Jyestha Amavasya. Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on Friday, May 19. Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Shani Dev.

20 May 2023
Moon Sighting
It has been told in the scriptures that seeing the moon on the next day of Amavasya gives virtue. Chandradev is called the master planet of knowledge, intelligence and mind. If the Moon is weak in a person's horoscope, then worshipping the Moon God on this day also gives freedom from planetary defects.

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