Upcoming Hindu Festivals in 2025: The second half of 2025 is filled with a vibrant array of Hindu festivals, each rich in spiritual, cultural, and social significance. These festivals offer devotees moments of devotion, celebration, and connection with family and community. From auspicious fasts to grand celebrations, here’s a month-wise breakdown of major Hindu festivals from August to December 2025.
August 2025: Sacred Beginnings
08 August (Friday): Varalakshmi Vrat
A significant fast observed by married women, Varalakshmi Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking her blessings for prosperity and family well-being.
09 August (Saturday): Raksha Bandhan
This joyous festival celebrates the eternal bond between brothers and sisters, symbolized by the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) and promises of protection.
16 August (Saturday): Krishna Janmashtami
Marking the birth of Lord Krishna, this day is celebrated with fasting, singing devotional songs, and reenactments of Krishna’s childhood stories.
27 August (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrated with grand processions and installations of Ganesha idols, this festival marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
September 2025: Cultural Richness and Devotion
04 September (Thursday): Onam
A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Kerala, Onam marks the homecoming of King Mahabali and is known for its floral decorations, feasts, and boat races.
17 September (Wednesday): Vishwakarma Puja
Dedicated to the divine architect Vishwakarma, artisans, engineers, and craftsmen worship their tools and machines on this day.
21 September (Sunday): Mahalaya Amavasya
The beginning of the Pitru Paksha, a period for paying homage to ancestors with rituals and offerings.
22 September (Monday): Navaratri Begins
A nine-day festival celebrating Goddess Durga in her various forms. It includes fasting, dancing (Garba/Dandiya), and worship.
28 September (Sunday): Durga Puja Begins
Especially grand in Bengal, Durga Puja marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
October 2025: The Month of Light and Joy
01 October (Wednesday): Maha Navami / Navaratri Ends
The penultimate day of Navaratri, marking the climax of devotion and rituals.
02 October (Thursday): Dusshera (Vijayadashami)
Commemorating Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, Dusshera celebrates the victory of righteousness.
06 October (Monday): Sharad Purnima
Known for moonlight worship and offerings of milk-based sweets, this full moon night is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Krishna’s Raas Leela.
09 October (Thursday): Karwa Chauth
A significant day for married women who fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.
18 October (Saturday): Dhanteras
The first day of the Diwali festival, Dhanteras is dedicated to wealth and prosperity, with people buying gold, silver, and utensils.
21 October (Tuesday): Diwali (Deepavali)
The festival of lights symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes are lit with lamps, and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
23 October (Thursday): Bhai Dooj
Celebrated by brothers and sisters, Bhai Dooj marks the bond of sibling love and the blessing of a sister for her brother’s well-being.
27 October (Monday): Chhath Puja
A four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God, Chhath Puja involves rigorous fasting and offerings made at riverbanks.
November – December 2025: Wrapping Up the Year Spiritually
05 November (Wednesday): Kartik Poornima
A sacred full moon day, observed with holy dips, lighting of lamps, and prayers. It also marks Dev Diwali in Varanasi.
01 December (Monday): Geeta Jayanti
Celebrates the birth of the Bhagavad Gita – the divine discourse between Krishna and Arjuna, observed with readings and discussions.
16 December (Tuesday): Dhanu Sankranti
Marks the transition of the Sun into Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi), an important day in the solar calendar observed with temple visits and offerings.
Upcoming Hindu Festivals in 2025
The upcoming months in 2025 offer a divine journey through some of the most cherished Hindu festivals. Whether it’s the familial warmth of Raksha Bandhan, the spiritual intensity of Navaratri, or the dazzling brilliance of Diwali, each festival brings its own flavor of joy, faith, and tradition. Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in this spiritually rich season.