May 1999 corresponds to Jyeshtha (Adhik) (ज्येष्ठ). Jyeshtha carries Vat Pournima, when married women circle the banyan for their husbands, and the build-up to the Ashadhi pilgrimage. Major observances: Vat Savitri Vrat (May 15), Ganga Dussehra (May 24). Day quality across 31 days: 2 highly auspicious, 5 favourable, 18 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: May 12, May 25.
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