Jyaistha is a Sanskrit word that refers to the third month of the Hindu calendar. It is also known as Jeth in some parts of India. Synonyms for the word Jyaistha include Vaisakha, which is its equivalent in the Bengali calendar, and Jayeshtha in the Marathi calendar. In Hindi, the word for Jyaistha is also sometimes referred to as Saawan, which is the fifth month in the traditional Indian calendar. The month of Jyaistha is considered an auspicious time for many religious ceremonies and festivals such as Akshaya Tritiya and Buddha Purnima. It is also a popular month for weddings and other special occasions in India.