May 2024 corresponds to Vaishakh (વૈશાખ). Vaishakh holds Akshay Trij (Akshaya Tritiya), Gujarat's biggest gold and jewellery day, rivalling Dhanteras, alongside Parshuram Jayanti; it is a peak wedding month. Major observances: Akshaya Tritiya (May 10), Narasimha Jayanti (May 21), Buddha Purnima (May 23). Day quality across 31 days: 3 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 14 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: May 4, May 19.
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