- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Telugu Calendar May 2025: The Telugu calendar is a traditional lunisolar calendar followed by Telugu-speaking people from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Yanam. It is based on the Panchanga (schedule), combining lunar cycles (tithis), solar cycles, and nakshatras (constellations) to indicate the exact date of religious events and agricultural practices. For example, as per the Telugu calendar, the months of Vaishakha and Jyeshta happen in April-May and May-June, respectively. Additionally, important Hindu festivals like Akshaya Tritiya and Ganga Dussehra also occur in April and May. The calendar also showcases auspicious timings (muhurta) and fasting days.
Important Tithis In May 2025:
| Tithi | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Vaishaka Pournami | Monday, May 12 | Full Moon of Vaishaka month |
| Krishna Paksha | May 13-26 | Waning moon phase |
| Vaishaka Amavasya | Tuesday, May 27 | New Moon & month-end rituals |
| Jyesta Masam Begins | Wednesday, May 28 | Start of new lunar month |
Important Telugu Festivals In May 2025:
Vaishaka Pournami (May 12)
Vaishaka Pournami is a full moon day and is particularly significant in the case of Satyanarayana Vratam and temple ceremonies. Devotees follow fasting and conduct special pujas on the holy day.
Sita Navami (May 5)
Sita Navami is observed as the birth day of Goddess Sita, which will be celebrated on May 5, 2025, as per the Telugu lunar calendar.
Masik Durgashtami
Masik Durgashtami is the day to worship Goddess Durga, which occurs on Ashtami Tithi. Devotees observe a fast and perform special prayers on the auspicious occasion.
Transition Rituals (May 27-28)
May 2025 Telugu calendar also signals the start of Vaishaka Masam ending and beginning of Jyesta Masam on May 28, carrying important lunar activities and festivals that are celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
May 2025's calendar has several cultural significances, from Agricultural to Astrological. In the holy month, pre-monsoon preparations will occur, and Planetary changeover between lunar months will also take place. Customary village jatara celebrations will also occur in May 2025.
May 2025 Important Tithis As Per Telugu Calendar:
| Date | Event Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Festival | Sita Navami, Masik Durgashtami |
| May 12 | Full Moon | Vaishaka Pournami |
| May 27 | New Moon | Vaishaka Amavasya |
| May 28 | Month Transition | Jyesta Masam begins |
Complete Telugu Calendar For May 2025:
| Date | Day | Festival / Event Details |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Thu | Chaturthi Vrat, May Day |
| 02 | Fri | Skanda Shashti, Sri Ramanuja Jayanti, Sri Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti |
| 05 | Mon | Durga Ashtami fast |
| 07 | Wed | Worship of Sri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari Jayanti |
| 08 | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi, the wedding of Sri Annavara Satyadev |
| 09 | Fri | Pradosha Vrat |
| 11 | Sun | Krittika Karte, Narasimha Jayanti, Mother's Day |
| 12 | Mon | Full moon fast, full moon, Sri Kurma Jayanti, Vaisakhi Purnima, Chaitra Purnima, Annamayya Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Sri Satyanarayana Puja |
| 15 | Thu | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| 16 | Fri | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| 23 | Fri | Apara Ekadashi |
| 24 | Sat | Shani Yodashi, Pradosha Vratham |
| 25 | Sun | Rohini Karte, Masa Shivaratri |
| 27 | Tue | New Moon |
| 28 | Wed | Moonrise |
| 30 | Fri | Chaturthi Vrat |
| 31 | Sat | Sital Sasthi 2025 |
The May 2025 Telugu calendar is perfect to keep an eye on religious tithis (important events), agricultural activities, and cultural events in the month of May 2025.