As March comes to an end, April 2026 ushers in the month of *Vaishakh*, as per the Hindu *Panchang* (almanac). This month holds great religious importance, featuring numerous significant fasts and festivals. Additionally, it marks the start of the auspicious wedding season (*Lagna*) and favorable marriage *Muhurats* (timings), initiating a time for sacred ceremonies and rituals. Therefore, April is viewed as a particularly important month for worship, fasting, and other auspicious activities. Let's explore the insights from an astrologer in Deoghar regarding the upcoming fasts and festivals in April.
Insights from the Deoghar Astrologer
Astrological Predictions for April
In a conversation with *Local 18*, Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal, an astrologer from Deoghar, shared that April is just around the corner, bringing a variety of fasts and festivals. The festival calendar for April 2026 includes:
April 2, 2026, Thursday: Hanuman Jayanti and Chaitra Purnima Vrat.
April 3, 2026, Friday: Start of the month of Vaishakh.
April 5, 2026, Sunday: Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi.
April 9, 2026, Thursday: Monthly Krishna Janmashtami.
April 10, 2026, Friday: Kalashtami.
April 13, 2026, Monday: Varuthini Ekadashi.
April 15, 2026, Wednesday: Monthly Shivratri and Pradosh Vrat (Wednesday).
April 17, 2026, Friday: Vaishakh Amavasya.
April 19, 2026, Sunday: Start of the Wedding Season (*Lagna*).
April 20, 2026, Monday: Akshaya Tritiya and Parashurama Jayanti.
April 23, 2026, Thursday: Ganga Saptami.
April 24, 2026, Friday: Bagalamukhi Jayanti and Monthly Durgashtami.
April 25, 2026, Saturday: Sita Navami.
April 27, 2026, Monday: Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, and Thrissur Pooram.
April 28, 2026, Tuesday: Pradosh Vrat (Bhaum) and Parashurama Dwadashi.
April 30, 2026, Thursday: Narasimha Jayanti and Chhinnamasta Jayanti.
Spiritual Significance of April
The month of April 2026 is set to be rich in spiritual activities, with numerous fasts and festivals taking place. Devotees will engage in various rituals, worship, and charitable acts, seeking happiness, peace, and prosperity in their lives. Major festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, and Mohini Ekadashi stand out as occasions of great religious importance. Overall, April is anticipated to be an exceptionally auspicious month, with a significant fast or festival occurring each week.
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