Hindu Calendar August 2025: Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi And More

Hindu Calendar August 2025:  The month of August 2025 will be marked with vibrant Hindu festivals, auspicious occasions, and culturally significant days. August this year will be one of the most hectic months in both the Indian lunar and regional calendars. This month, there is an occasion to celebrate for everyone. August 2025 will begin with Masik Durgashtami on August 1. The day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga, and devotees observe a fast. Local festivals like Aadi Perukku on August 2 in Tamil Nadu mark prosperity and thanksgiving to rivers.

The month will also observe a series of vrats or fasts. Like, Shravana is famous for Somwar and Mangala Gauri vrats, with the fourth Monday and Tuesday (August 4 and 5) being particularly significant for Shiva and Gauri devotees. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (August 5) is all about prayers for offspring, followed by rituals like Damodara Dwadashi and Budha Pradosh Vrat. The month is followed by many more sacred months like Varalakshmi Vrat and Hayagriva Jayanti.

Additionally, the month also marks the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan to celebrate the beautiful bond between siblings. Shravana Purnima is also falling in August 2025; the holy day for vow fulfilment.

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The middle of August 2025 will also be all about celebration and devotion with Janmashtami 2025 around the corner (Smartasya on August 15 and ISKCON method on August 16). The day will also mark the Dahi Handi celebration. Kali Jayanti, Shitala Satam, and the legendary Independence Day (August 15) are also in August 2025.

The second half of August 2025 will be about regional festivals and vrats (fasts) like Paryushana for Jains, Masik Shivaratri for Shiva worshipers, Hartalika Teej for north Indian, Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27) to greet Lord Ganesha, and Varaha Jayanti. Then, the month will be concluded with Radha Ashtami and Mahalakshmi Vrat (August 31) to embrace devotion, prosperity, and the divine feminine in Hindu tradition.

List Of All Auspicious Hindu Festivals And Dates In August 2025:

(Source: Drik Panchang)

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With its mix of pan-Indian and regional festivals, August 2025 is a spiritual month, which will mark numerous rituals, cultures, and a chance to be happy and enjoy life. Check out the list for each date, tithi, and observance for celebrations and fasts this month.