Hindu Festival & Vrat Calendar 2025

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Makara Rashi) and the commencement of Uttarayan, the auspicious northern journey of the Sun.

Vasant Panchami welcomes spring (Ritu Raj Vasant) and celebrates the birth of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, arts, music, and learning.

Maha Shivratri marks the divine cosmic marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as well as the night Shiva performed the cosmic dance of Tandava. Devotees perform Rudrabhishek with Panchamrit and bilva leaves throughout the 4 Prahars.

Holi signifies the triumph of devotee Prahlada and Lord Narasimha over demonic Holika, followed by Rangwali Holi celebrating the playful love of Radha-Krishna.

Ram Navami celebrates the divine birth of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Sri Rama in Ayodhya at midday during Madhyahna Muhurat in Shukla Navami of Chaitra month.

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Sankat Mochan Sri Hanuman Ji, the eternal devotee of Lord Rama and embodiment of courage, strength, and humility, on Chaitra Purnima.

Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya) is an eternal, unblemished self-evident auspicious day (Swayam-Siddha Muhurat) where any spiritual or material initiative yields imperishable (Akshaya) rewards.

Raksha Bandhan honors the sacred bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the divine birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, in Mathura at midnight during Rohini Nakshatra.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles (Vighnaharta) and deity of new beginnings, intellect, and prosperity.

Durga Puja and Sharad Navratri venerate Maa Durga's triumph over Mahishasura, symbolizing the eternal victory of righteousness over evil. In Bengal and across India, it is observed with grandeur, Durgotsav pandals, and Chandi Path.

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrates the ultimate victory of Bhagwan Sri Rama over Ravana and Maa Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura. Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, and Seema Avalanghan are performed on this day.

Karwa Chauth is an auspicious fasting festival observed by married women for the longevity, prosperity, and health of their husbands, concluded after sighting the Moon through a sieve.

Dhanteras marks the auspicious appearance of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician holding the Amrit Kalash, and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth, health, and family longevity.

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for wealth, wisdom, and auspiciousness.

Kali Puja (Mahanisha Puja) venerates Maa Kali, the destroyer of negative forces, ego, and ignorance, widely celebrated in Bengal, Assam, and across India on Kartik Amavasya midnight.

Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill on his little finger to shelter the people of Braj from torrential rains sent by Indra.

Bhai Dooj commemorates the sacred bond of brother and sister on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, following the legendary visit of Lord Yamaraj to his sister Yamuna.

Chhath Puja is an ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Bhagwan and Chhathi Maiya, observed with 36 hours of rigorous Nirjala fasting, offering Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun and Usha Arghya to the rising Sun.