Beginning of Jyeshtha Month

Calendaric Event / Start of a Lunar MonthInvalid DateNot a public holiday.

Marks the beginning of the Jyeshtha month, the third month in the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It signals a new cycle within the year, leading up to the summer solstice.

Event Information

Alternative Names
Jyeshtha Maasa Aarambh, Jyeshtha Pratipada
Duration
One day (marks a specific point in time)
Day of Week
Varies annually.

Hindu Calendar Details

Hindu Month
Jyeshtha
Paksha
Krishna Paksha (as per Amanta calendar system, where the month begins with the Krishna Paksha Pratipada. In Purnimanta, the month is named after the Purnima, but the 'beginning' is often considered the Shukla Pratipada of the previous month's ending point)
Tithi
Pratipada

Regional Variations