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Hindu Calendar | All Hindu Festivals of 2025

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The Hindu calendar, or Panchang, is a lunar-solar timekeeping system. It has been an integral part of Hindu culture for thousands of years, directing the practice of religious rituals, festivals, and auspicious occasions. In contrast to the commonly used Gregorian calendar, the Hindu calendar is founded on intricate astronomical events, including the phases of the moon, planetary positions, and seasonal changes.

Every year is rich with a varied assortment of festivals that are all closely associated with these heavenly bodies. In the year 2025, a variety of Hindu festivals will create moments of sacred contemplation, cultural festivities, and social connectivity. Let’s explore the principal Hindu festivals in 2025, their purpose, dates, and customs.

Maha Shivaratri – 26th February 2025, Wednesday / बुधवार
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated to honor the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing Shakti. Devotees observe this day by worshiping Lord Shiva and fasting.

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  • Shivaratri Parana Time: 06:48 AM to 08:54 AM on 27th February
  • Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM on 27th February
  • Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 11:08 AM on 26th February 2025
  • Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 08:54 AM on 27th February 2025

Holika Dahan – 13th March 2025, Thursday / गुरुवार
Holi is celebrated based on the lunar calendar. The full moon day of the Phalguna month, known as Phalguna Purnima, marks Holika Dahan. This day commemorates the victory of good over evil, symbolized by the burning of Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashyap, who tried to kill Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu.

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM on 13th March 2025
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:23 PM on 14th March 2025

Holi – 14th March 2025, Friday / शुक्रवार
Celebrated globally, Holi is a festival of colors. The style of celebration varies, with Barsana’s famous Lathmar Holi being one of the most unique forms.

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM on 13th March 2025
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:23 PM on 14th March 2025

Chaitra Navratri – 29th March 2025, Sunday / रविवार
Chaitra Navratri is a celebration of Shakti, the divine goddess, observed in March and April. In some regions, it marks the start of the Hindu New Year and the arrival of spring.

  • Chaitra Navratri Dates (2025): 29th March to 6th April 2025

Ugadi – 30th March 2025, Sunday / रविवार
Ugadi is the New Year festival for people in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. It follows the Luni-Solar calendar, which accounts for the positions of both the Sun and the Moon.

  • Pratipada Tithi Begins: 04:27 PM on 29th March 2025
  • Pratipada Tithi Ends: 12:49 PM on 30th March 2025

Gudi Padwa – 30th March 2025, Sunday / रविवार
In Maharashtra, Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the New Year based on the Luni-Solar calendar. The day includes rituals such as taking an oil bath, prayers, and eating neem leaves.

  • Pratipada Tithi Begins: 04:27 PM on 29th March 2025
  • Pratipada Tithi Ends: 12:49 PM on 30th March 2025

Baisakhi – 14th April 2025, Monday / सोमवार
Baisakhi is celebrated in Punjab as the harvest festival, also marking the Sikh New Year and the establishment of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, based on the Hindu Solar calendar.

Rama Navami – 7th April 2025, Sunday / रविवार
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, and is particularly prominent in Ayodhya, his birthplace. The best time to perform puja is during the Madhyahna Muhurat.

  • Madhyahna Muhurat: 11:08 AM to 01:39 PM
  • Navami Tithi Begins: 07:26 PM on 5th April 2025
  • Navami Tithi Ends: 07:22 PM on 6th April 2025

Hanuman Jayanti – 12th April 2025, Saturday / शनिवार
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima of the Chaitra month to honor the birth of Lord Hanuman, a devoted disciple of Lord Rama.

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 03:21 AM on 12th April 2025
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 05:51 AM on 13th April 2025

Akshaya Tritiya – 30th April 2025, Wednesday / बुधवार
Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days for purchasing gold and is believed to bring abundance, wealth, and prosperity.

  • Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat: 05:41 AM to 12:18 PM
  • Tritiya Tithi Begins: 05:31 PM on 29th April 2025
  • Tritiya Tithi Ends: 02:12 PM on 30th April 2025

Sita Navami – 5th May 2025, Monday / सोमवार
Sita Navami honors the birth of Devi Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, and a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Rituals and fasting are observed to pay homage to Sita and Rama.

  • Madhyahna Muhurat: 10:58 AM to 01:38 PM
  • Navami Tithi Begins: 07:35 AM on 5th May 2025
  • Navami Tithi Ends: 08:38 AM on 6th May 2025

Narasimha Jayanti – 11th May 2025, Sunday / रविवार
This day commemorates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the man-lion incarnation of Vishnu. Devotees worship him for his valor and divine protection.

  • Madhyahna Sankalp Time: 10:57 AM to 01:39 PM
  • Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 05:29 PM on 10th May 2025
  • Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 08:01 PM on 11th May 2025

Mother’s Day – 11th May 2025, Sunday / रविवार
Mother’s Day celebrates the love, sacrifices, and teachings of mothers worldwide. It’s a day to honor mothers with gifts and family gatherings.

Buddha Purnima – 12th May 2025, Monday / सोमवार
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and death (Mahaparinirvana) of Lord Buddha. It holds significance for Buddhists worldwide.

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 08:01 PM on 11th May 2025
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 10:25 PM on 12th May 2025

Vat Savitri Vrat – 26th May 2025, Monday / सोमवार
Vat Savitri Vrat is observed by married women for the well-being of their husbands. Women fast and pray under the sacred banyan tree (vat) during this ritual.

  • Amavasya Tithi (2025)
    • Begins: 12:11 PM on May 26
    • Ends: 08:31 AM on May 27

Shani Jayanti – Honoring Lord Shani

Shani Jayanti, celebrated on May 27, 2025, marks the birth of Shani Dev, the son of Surya, the sun god, and Chaaya, the goddess of shadows. Shani Dev is revered for his role in controlling karma and ensuring justice. Surya’s wife, Sandhya, the goddess of dusk, also plays a significant part in the tale.

  • Shani Jayanti (2025)
    • Date: May 27, Tuesday

Nirjala Ekadashi – A Day of Complete Fast

Nirjala Ekadashi, celebrated on June 6-7, 2025, is a sacred day for devotees to observe a complete fast without food and water. This fast is especially important for those unable to observe the 24 Ekadashi fasts throughout the year, as it offers the same spiritual benefits.

  • Nirjala Ekadashi (2025)
    • Date: June 6-7, Friday-Saturday
    • Parana Times: June 7, 01:44 PM to 04:31 PM

Father’s Day – A Day to Honor Fathers

Father’s Day, celebrated on June 15, 2025, is dedicated to honoring fathers and their vital role in shaping our lives. This day celebrates their love, wisdom, and the sacrifices they make.

  • Father’s Day (2025)
    • Date: June 15, Sunday

International Day of Yoga – Embracing the Power of Yoga

June 21, 2025, marks the International Day of Yoga, a celebration of yoga’s transformative power and its deep connection to the spiritual and physical well-being of individuals across the world.

  • International Day of Yoga (2025)
    • Date: June 21, Saturday

Ratha Yatra – The Divine Procession of Lord Jagannath

Ratha Yatra, the grand procession of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, takes place on June 27, 2025, in the sacred town of Puri. Devotees gather to witness the deities on their majestic chariots as they embark on their annual journey.

  • Ratha Yatra (2025)
    • Date: June 27, Friday

Guru Purnima – Honoring the Guru-Disciple Relationship

Guru Purnima, observed on July 10, 2025, is a day when students honor their gurus and seek their blessings. This day also commemorates the birth of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata.

  • Guru Purnima (2025)
    • Date: July 10, Thursday

Hariyali Teej – Celebrating the Union of Shiva and Parvati

On July 27, 2025, Hariyali Teej celebrates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married women across several states observe fasting and prayer to honor their marital bond.

  • Hariyali Teej (2025)
    • Date: July 27, Sunday

Nag Panchami – A Day to Worship Serpent Gods

Nag Panchami, observed on July 29, 2025, is dedicated to worshipping serpent gods. Women pray for the well-being of their brothers and family members on this auspicious day.

  • Nag Panchami (2025)
    • Date: July 29, Tuesday

Raksha Bandhan 9 August 2025 Saturday

Rakshabandhan is celebrated every year on Shravan Purnima. This festival is devoted to the promise of love and duty of brother and sister. Every sister waits for Raksha Bandhan to tie Rakhi on her brother’s wrist. Indian culture is so vast that every culture is imbibed in it. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Saurashtra to Assam, folks celebrate some or the other festival every day. These festivals are always marked to develop harmony amid the relations.  It is common to have love and quarrel between brother and sister. But on the day of raksha bandhan 2025, Rakhi depicts sister’s immense affection towards her brother and brother’s duties towards his sister.

Krishna Janmashtami – The Birth of Lord Krishna

On August 16, 2025, devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, by fasting, performing pujas, and engaging in joyous celebrations like Dahi Handi.

  • Krishna Janmashtami (2025)
    • Date: August 16, Saturday

Ganesha Chaturthi – Welcoming Lord Ganesha

On August 27, 2025, devotees celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, by inviting his idol into their homes and worshiping him for prosperity and well-being.

  • Ganesha Chaturthi (2025)
    • Date: August 27, Wednesday

Onam – Celebrating the Return of King Mahabali

Onam, celebrated on September 5, 2025, marks the annual visit of King Mahabali to Kerala. It is a festival of joy, prosperity, and cultural significance for the people of Kerala.

  • Onam (2025)
    • Date: September 5, Friday

Gandhi Jayanti – Honoring Mahatma Gandhi

On October 2, 2025, India celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement, with tributes and remembrance of his principles of non-violence.

  • Gandhi Jayanti (2025)
    • Date: October 2, Thursday

Dussehra – Victory of Good Over Evil

Dussehra, celebrated on October 2, 2025, commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This day also marks the immersion of Goddess Durga idols.

  • Dussehra (2025)
    • Date: October 2, Thursday

Diwali – The Festival of Lights

On October 20, 2025, Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Homes are lit with diyas, and prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.

  • Diwali (2025)
    • Date: October 20, Monday

Tulasi Vivah – A Divine Union

Tulasi Vivah, celebrated on November 2, 2025, involves the symbolic marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu, marking an important tradition in Hindu households.

  • Tulasi Vivah (2025)
    • Date: November 2, Sunday

Gita Jayanti – A Day of Reflection on the Bhagavad Gita

Gita Jayanti, celebrated on December 1, 2025, marks the day when Lord Krishna imparted the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.

  • Gita Jayanti (2025)
    • Date: December 1, Monday

Hindu calendar encapsulates major festivals in 2025, but there are many regional and local celebrations to explore as well. It’s recommended to refer to the Hindu Panchang for accurate timings and details.

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