May 2026 corresponds to Jyaistha, Vikram Samvat 2083. Jyaistha brings the summer vratas: Vat Savitri for married women, Ganga Dussehra for the river's descent, and Nirjala Ekadashi, the year's strictest waterless fast. Major observances: Buddha Purnima (May 1), Vat Savitri Vrat (May 16), Ganga Dussehra (May 25). Day quality across 31 days: 1 highly auspicious, 6 favourable, 17 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: May 13, May 26, May 27.
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