Festivals, fasts and big confluence of planets in May 2026! Know the entire month from Buddha Purnima to Adhikamas

May 2026 Hindu Calendar: Jyeshtha Adhikamas is going to start in this month of May. During this period, doing any auspicious work is considered prohibited. At the same time, Vat Savitri fast will also be observed in this month. The month will start with Buddha Purnima. The month of May is considered very important in terms of religious faith, fasting, worship and spiritual energy as well as planetary transit.

During this period, on one hand, many major fasts and festivals are observed, on the other hand, changes in the position of the planets also have a special impact on life. This is the reason why this month becomes special from both the points of view of astrology and religion.

The month of May is very special from astronomical point of view

Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma, Director of Shri Lakshminarayan Astro Solution Ajmer, said that the month of May 2026 is going to be very important and interesting from the astronomical point of view. The transit of planets will begin from May 11, when Mars Mesh Will enter the amount. On May 14, Venus will enter Gemini. On May 15, Sun will enter Taurus and on the same day Mercury will also enter Taurus.

At the end of the month, on May 29, Mercury will enter Gemini. During this period, Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu will remain stable in their current position, while the Moon will keep changing zodiac signs every two and a half days. This month will start with Buddha Purnima, which gives the message of knowledge and compassion. After this, Shani Jayanti coming in the middle is important for the worship of Shani Dev, the god of karma and justice, while at the end the holy festival of incarnation of Mother Ganga will be celebrated in the form of Ganga Dussehra. Apart from this, Hanuman Jayanti also falls in this month which is a symbol of strength, devotion and courage.

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In which areas will big changes be seen?

Astrologer and Tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that the impact of these transit changes in May 2026 will be different on all zodiac signs and this time can bring changes, opportunities and challenges in various fields. The transit of some planets may impact matters related to education, marriage, religious activities, and spirituality, while some may impact communication, business, and personal relationships.

It may be important for you to know the impact of the planetary transits of this month so that you can make your plans in a better way and take maximum advantage of this time. year 2026 The fifth month of is about to begin. There will be many important days in this month. Many major fasts and festivals like Buddha Purnima, Jyeshtha Adhikamas, Vat Savitri Vrat are coming in the month of May.

These festivals have been given very special importance in Hindu religion. Besides, during this period the fast of Apara Ekadashi and Padmini Ekadashi will also be observed. It is believed that worshiping Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi date brings virtuous results. Even in the scriptures, these dates are considered very auspicious.

Major fasts and festivals of May 2026

Vaishakh Buddha Purnima

Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Purnima Tithi has a very special significance in Hindu religion. The full moon date falling in Vaishakh month is known as Vaishakh Buddha Purnima. It is also considered a very auspicious day in Buddhism. It is said that Mahatma Buddha was born on Buddha Purnima. Also, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day. This time Buddha Purnima is falling on 1st May, Friday.

Narada Jayanti
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that the festival of Narada Jayanti is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This time this date is falling on 2nd May, Saturday. Narad Muni, one of the 17 Manasputras of Brahmaji, is also considered to be the world’s first journalist. It is said that Naradji appeared on this date. A lot has been told about Kaliyuga in Narad Purana.

Apara Ekadashi
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Ekadashi has special significance in Hindu religion. The Ekadashi date falling in Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month is known as Apara Ekadashi. Special importance has been given to worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on this day. It is believed that by doing this one gets auspicious results. This time the fast of Apara Ekadashi will be observed on Wednesday, 13th May.

Guru Pradosh Vrat
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Pradosh Vrat has special significance in Hindu religion. Pradosh Vrat is observed in Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month. In the month of May, Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month is falling on 14th May, Thursday. In such a situation, Pradosh fast will be observed on this day. It is believed that if this fast is observed on Thursday then it is known as Guru Pradosh Vrat.

Shani Jayanti
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that the festival of Shani Jayanti is celebrated on the new moon date of Jyeshtha month. This time this date is falling on Saturday, 16th May. According to mythological beliefs, Shanidev appeared on this day. In such a situation, by worshiping and worshiping Shani Dev as per the rituals on Shani Jayanti, one can get auspicious results.

Vat Savitri Vrat
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Vat Savitri fast has a very special significance in Hindu religion. Married women observe this fast praying for the long life of their husbands. Vat Savitri fast is observed every year on the Amavasya date of Jyeshtha month. This time it is falling on Saturday, 16th May. Besides, this day is also coinciding with Shani Jayanti.

Jyeshtha Adhikamas
Astrologer and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that it is believed that the lunar month in which Surya Sankranti does not occur is known as Purushottam month, Malmaas or Adhikamas. During this period, doing any auspicious or auspicious work is considered prohibited. However, doing meditation, charity etc. during this period is considered auspicious. This time Jyeshtha Adhikamas is starting from Sunday, 17th May.

Ganga Dussehra
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that the festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This time this date is falling on 25th May, Monday. According to mythology and beliefs, Mother Ganga descended on earth on this day. In such a situation, special importance has been given to the worship of Mother Ganga on Ganga Dussehra. By doing this one gets virtuous results.

Padmini Ekadashi
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Padmini Ekadashi has special significance in Hindu religion. This Ekadashi of Purushottam month is known as Kamala Ekadashi and Padmini Ekadashi. This time its fast will be observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha Adhik month. Which is falling on Tuesday, 26th May. On this day, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped with rituals.

Guru Pradosh Vrat
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Pradosh fast is observed on Trayodashi date of Krishna and Shukla of every month. Trayodashi tithi of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha in the month of May is falling on 28th May, Thursday. In such a situation, Pradosh fast will be observed on this day. Since Trayodashi Tithi falls on Thursday, it will be called Guru Pradosh Vrat. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day is considered very auspicious and fruitful.

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