According to Hindu Panchang, Jyeshtha month is the third month of the Hindi calendar. Every month of Hindi calendar has its own properties. Every month has its own specialities. All these months play an important role in the ups & downs of life. Significant changes in weather can also be seen during all these 12 months.

Jyeshtha month is considered as one of the hottest months. In simple language, it is also called as ‘Jeth’ month because it is one of the hottest months. It would be ideal to donate items that shelter a person from the heat of the sun. Such items include umbrella, fan, water etc.

Worshipping the Ganga and bathing in Ganga and worshipping it holds great importance. Festivals that come in this month are Ganga Dussehra, Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi and Nirjala Ekadashi. Another name of river Ganga is Jyeshtha. Ganga has been given the highest place in all the rivers on the basis of its properties.

Jyeshtha Month : Person’s Behaviour

A lot of things have been specified in astrological texts with respect to the natives born in Jyestha month. Like, those born in Jyestha month relocates away from home country. They benefit from a foreign land. The tendency of staying away from the home can also be seen. These natives have clear thoughts. There is no animosity in their mind for anyone. Those born in this month are financially stable. They also have a long life. They also present their intellect in the best possible way.

These native are serious. They can also be stubborn and short tempered. They climb up in life through hardwork and determination.They are self made and create build their own destiny. Not only do they do something better for themselves but they also uplift others with their efforts.

Fasts & Festivals of Jyeshtha month

Festivals like Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Savitri Fast, Jyeshtha Purnima, Yogini Ekadashi are celebrated in Jyeshtha month. The importance of these festivals brings new consciousness and development in our lives. During this month, going on a pilgrimage, bathing in rivers, offering cool water to people etc. holds a lot of importance. Earthen pots filled with water are also placed at different places for people for people to drink.

In this month, the weather is so harsh that, not only human beings but also animals get disturbed due to the extreme heat. Due to this water facilities are arranged for birds and animals, so that they can bear the heat. People also distribute sweet water during this time.

Ganga Dussehra -

Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the occasion of arrival of holy Ganga river on earth. During this festival, Ganga Pujan and observing fast holds great importance. Along with this bathing in river Ganga is also considered auspicious. Also, chanting and charity are considered important on this day. It is believed that a person is purified as his/her sins are washed away by bathing in river Ganga on the day of Jyeshtha Shukla Dashmi.

River Ganga is considered as a holy river in India. The importance of the Ganga in all the deeds from birth to death of a human being has been evident to everyone. Mother Ganga descended on earth on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashmi, hence this day is celebrated as Ganga Dussehra.

Nirjala Ekadashi -

Another important festival of Jyeshtha month is Nirjala Ekadashi. This festival is celebrated on the Ekadashi of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha. Observing fast & performing Puja is considered important on Nirjala Ekadashi. On this day, in the entire nation sweet water is offered to people and pedestrians which is also known as ‘Chabeel’. On this Ekadashi also, bathing at pilgrimage sites is considered auspicious. On this day Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Chanting and donation made on this day yields multiple benefits.

Vat Savitri Fast -

Jyeshtha Amavasya is celebrated as Vat Savitri fast. This fast is observed to improve the fortune. Banyan tree holds great importance in Hindu religion. It is believed that all the three Gods, namely - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh resides on this tree. The story of Savitri and Satyavaan is recited is recited in front of this tree, and after puja, fast and story, the fast is said to be complete.

Jyeshtha Purnima -

Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Jyeshtha Purnima Tithi. On this day, Puja is performed either by bathing in holy river or at home only in the early morning hours. Offering food to a priest, donations to poor and reciting Satya Narayan story are some of the important rituals that are good to carry out on this day. By performing all these deeds on Purnima, the good Karma of a person increases. According to the mythological beliefs, this month is also hot, so as stated earlier donating water on this day gives auspicious results. Apart from this monetary donation, giving food and clothes to poor also gives auspicious results to the native. On Jyeshtha Purnima, birth of Saint Kabir is also celebrated.

Important :

A lot has been mentioned about this month in religious texts. There are a lot of things hidden in Indian civilization. Everything has been specified is supported by a strong logic. That’s why water has been given importance in this month as it is the hottest month of the year.