Vaishakha Masam 2026 in Telugu Calendar

Vaishakha masam or Vaishakh month is the second month in traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Vaishakha Masam starts on April 18 and ends on May 16.

The similar calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Vaisakha masam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is also known as Madhava Masam in Vaishnava calendar.

Vaishakha Snanam is the main ritual observed during the month of Vaisakh. Special Vaisakha masa pujas are performed in many famous temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Lord Krishna, Lord Narasimha, etc.) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Shukla Paksham in Telugu Vaishakha masam 2026 starts on April 18 and ends on May 1.

Krishna Paksham in Telugu Vaisakha masam 2026 starts on May 2 and ends on May 16.

Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanthi (Narsimha Chaturdashi), and Buddha Purnima (Maha Vaishakhi) are the major festivals in Vaisakha maasam. Gauri Puja and Lakshmi Puja are performed on Aksha Thadiya in many regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Chandanotsavam is held on Akshaya Truthiya in Simhachalam Narasimha swamy temple. Vasavi Jayanthi, Veerabrahma swamy Aradhana (Brahmamgari Aradhana), Annavaram Satyanarayana swamy kalyanam, and Vaisakha Pournami Sampada Gauri vratam are other important festivals celebrated in Vaisakh maasam in Andhra Pradesh as par Telugu calendar.

Telugu Festivals in Vaishakha Masam 2026

Sunday, 19 April 2026 – ParashuRam Jayanti

Sunday, 19 April 2026 – Akshaya Tritiya

Thursday, 23 April 2026 – Ganga Saptami

Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Sita Navami

Monday, 27 April 2026 – Mohini Ekadashi

Thursday, 30 April 2026 – Narasimha Jayanti

Friday, 1 May 2026 – Buddha Purnima

Saturday, 2 May 2026 – Narada Jayanti

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – Apara Ekadashi

Friday, 15 May 2026 – Vrishabha Sankranti

Saturday, 16 May 2026 – Shani Jayanti

Saturday, 16 May 2026 – Vat Savitri Vrat

Tithis, dates in Vaishakha Masam 2026

18 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Pratipada

19 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Dwitiya | Tritiya

20 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Chaturthi

21 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Panchami

22 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Shashti

23 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Saptami

24 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Ashtami

25 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Navami

26 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Dashami

27 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Ekadashi

28 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Dwadashi

29 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Trayodashi

30 April 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Shukla Chaturdashi

1 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Purnima

2 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Pratipada

3 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Dwitiya

4 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Tritiya

5 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Chaturthi

6 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Panchami

7 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Shashti

8 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Saptami

9 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Ashtami

10 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Navami

11 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Dashami

12 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Ekadashi

13 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Dwadashi

14 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Trayodashi

15 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Krishna Chaturdashi

16 May 2026 – Vaishakha Masam Amavasya