Significance of Vaisakha month | Fusion - WeRIndia

Vaisakha month is around the corner. The Hindu calendar recognizes Vaishaka as the second month of the year, which is devoted to Lord Vishnu in the form of a Turtle.

During this month, people offer pujas to God using sugar and ghee. They perform acts of charity to obtain moksha from all their sins.

Devotees also take a bath in sacred rivers like Ganga and Narmada and fast with utmost dedication to Lord Vishnu.

The chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah” is recited throughout the day. Fasting during this month is dedicated to Lord Satya Narayana to attain prosperity in life.

According to Skanda Purana, Lord Vishnu has three avatars as sage Parashurama, Lord Narasimha, and Kurma.

The primary ritual followed during the Vaishaka month is taking a bath in the early morning. This is done from Chaitra Sukla Pournami to Vaisakha month.

Hindus believe that taking a bath in the river Ganges before sunrise is sacred as all the deities come into rivers and lakes from 4 am.

This ritual is believed to wash away all sins. Thila Tharpanam for ancestors is also performed as part of this ritual.

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu by showering Krishna Tulasi and Chandana. They chant and listen to Sri Venkatesa Mahatmyam.

Charitable donations such as wheat, rice, footwear, gold, silver, cash, and honey are given to continue the custom.

Annadaan is offering food to those suffering from hunger. It is also a significant custom followed during Vaishaka.

People provide shelter for travellers as part of the tradition. Hindus believe that through these acts of charity, donors will receive blessings from God.

Donating clothes to poor people is another essential custom. Especially, offering clothes to Brahmanas is believed to extend the donor’s life.

These acts of charity are thought to help individuals get rid of difficulties at birth and death.

Through these practices, devotees seek to achieve spiritual fulfilment and a deeper connection with their faith.

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