Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, celebrates a vast array of festivals throughout the year. These festivals, deeply rooted in spiritual traditions, mark celestial transitions, mythological events, and seasonal changes. In 2025, Hindus across India and the world will observe numerous auspicious occasions, each holding unique significance.
This article provides a month-wise breakdown of major Hindu festivals in 2025, their cultural importance, and how they are celebrated.
March 2025: The Beginning of the Hindu New Year
March is an important month for Hindu festivals as it marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar and the arrival of spring.
Ugadi (Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh) – March 30
Gudi Padwa (Maharashtrian New Year) – March 30
Chaitra Navratri Begins – March 30
Hindi New Year 2082 Begins – March 30
Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) – March 31
Gangaur (Gauri Teej) – March 31
Ugadi and Gudi Padwa mark the New Year in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, symbolizing new beginnings. Cheti Chand is a significant festival for Sindhi Hindus, celebrating Jhulelal, their revered deity. Gangaur is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is widely celebrated by married and unmarried women in Rajasthan.
April 2025: Navratri, Ram Navami, and Akshaya Tritiya
April brings Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, and the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.
Ram Navami – April 6
Hanuman Jayanti – April 12
Chithirai 1 (Tamil New Year) – April 14
Vishu (Kerala New Year) – April 14
New Year in Bengal & Assam (Poila Boishakh, Bihu) – April 15
Akshaya Tritiya – April 30
Akshaya Tritiya, known as the day of eternal prosperity, is considered the best time for new investments, gold purchases, and charitable deeds.
May 2025: Devotional Observances
Ganga Saptami – May 3
Sita Navami – May 5
Narasimha Jayanti – May 11
Shani Jayanti – May 27
Narasimha Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Vishnu’s fourth incarnation, Narasimha, who destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu.
June 2025: Devotion and Pilgrimage
Ganga Dussehra – June 5
Nirjala Ekadashi – June 6/7
Vat Purnima Vrat – June 10
Puri Rath Yatra – June 27
The Puri Rath Yatra, held in Odisha, is one of the most famous chariot festivals, where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken on a grand procession.
July 2025: Guru Purnima and Nag Panchami
Deva Shayani Ekadashi – July 6
Vyasa Purnima (Guru Purnima) – July 10
Hariyali Teej – July 27
Nag Panchami – July 29
Guru Purnima honors spiritual teachers and is celebrated by seekers of knowledge and devotion.
August 2025: Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi
August is a month of grand celebrations, with Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi being the key festivals.
Varalakshmi Puja – August 8
Raksha Bandhan – August 9
Sri Krishna Janmashtami – August 15/16
Hartalika Teej – August 26
Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27
Rishi Panchami – August 28
Radha Ashtami – August 31
Janmashtami, celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth, is marked with midnight prayers, fasting, and devotional songs. Ganesh Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals, especially in Maharashtra.
September 2025: Pitru Paksha and Navratri Begin
Onam – September 5
Ganesh Visarjan – September 6
Pitru Paksha Shradh Begins – September 8
Vishwakarma Puja – September 17
Mahalaya – September 21
Navratri Begins – September 22
Durga Puja Begins – September 27
Durga Ashtami – September 30
Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period dedicated to honoring ancestors. Navratri is a festival of divine feminine energy, with devotees fasting and worshiping Goddess Durga.
October 2025: Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali
October brings the grandest celebrations of Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali.
Maha Navami – October 1
Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) – October 2
Kojagiri Purnima – October 6
Karva Chauth – October 10
Dhanteras – October 18
Diwali & Lakshmi Puja – October 20
Gujarati New Year – October 22
Chhath Puja – October 27
Diwali, the festival of lights, marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness.
November & December 2025: Gita Jayanti and Vaikunta Ekadashi
Kalabhairav Jayanti – November 12
Vivah Panchami – November 25
Gita Jayanti – December 1
Sri Dattatreya Jayanti – December 4
Vaikunta Ekadashi – December 31
Gita Jayanti marks the day when Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
A Year of Devotion and Celebrations
The Hindu festival calendar of 2025 is filled with vibrant and spiritual celebrations across India and the world. From the New Year festivals in March to the Diwali celebrations in October, each festival is an opportunity to honor deities, celebrate nature, and strengthen family bonds.
No matter where you are, these festivals connect Hindus to their roots and offer a moment for prayer, gratitude, and celebration.
Let us all come together to celebrate these divine moments with joy, devotion, and tradition!
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