Hindu Calendar August 2025: Full List of Festivals, Vrats & Dates Including Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi

August 2025 is set to be a spiritually rich and festive month on the Hindu calendar, brimming with major festivals, sacred fasts, and regional celebrations. From Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami to Ganesh Chaturthi, each day offers a unique reason to celebrate devotion, tradition, and family bonds. Whether you're fasting, praying, or participating in cultural events, August promises a divine experience for all.

Auspicious Start: Fasts and Local Festivities

• The month begins with Masik Durgashtami on August 1, a day of fasting and prayers to honour Goddess Durga.
• Aadi Perukku follows on August 2 in Tamil Nadu, celebrating river worship and prosperity.
• As Shravana continues, devotees observe the Shravan Somwar and Mangala Gauri Vrats on August 4 and 5, with special prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• Shravana Putrada Ekadashi on August 5 is dedicated to seeking blessings for offspring, followed by Damodara Dwadashi and Budha Pradosh Vrat.

Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima: Bonds and Blessings

• August 9 marks Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the sacred bond between siblings. It coincides with Shravana Purnima, a significant day for completing vows and performing Upakarma rituals.
• Other notable observances on this day include Gayatri Jayanti, Narali Purnima, and Sanskrit Diwas, adding spiritual and cultural depth.

Devotion and Drama: Janmashtami and Dahi Handi

Mid-August will be filled with divine fervour as Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated in two traditions:

• Smarta tradition on August 15
• ISKCON tradition on August 16, also marked by the vibrant Dahi Handi celebrations .
• The same day also hosts Kali Jayanti, Shitala Satam, and India's Independence Day, making it a power-packed day of worship and patriotism.

Festive Fortnight: Regional Fasts and Rituals

The second half of the month features:

• Masik Shivaratri on August 21
• Hartalika Teej on August 26, especially observed in North India
• Paryushana Parva, a sacred time for the Jain community
• Varaha Jayanti and Gowri Habba, symbolising divine strength and feminine energy.

Grand Finale: Ganesh Chaturthi and Radha Ashtami

• The much-awaited Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 27, when devotees across India welcome Lord Ganesha with joy and devotion.
• Celebrations continue with Rishi Panchami, Skanda Sashti, and Lalita Saptami, leading to Radha Ashtami on August 31, which marks the birth of Goddess Radha.
• The same day also begins the Mahalakshmi Vrat, invoking prosperity and blessings from the Goddess of wealth.

With an impressive line-up of fasts, pujas, and joyful festivals, August 2025 promises to be a spiritually fulfilling and culturally vibrant month. It blends devotion, family values, and regional traditions, offering something meaningful for everyone. Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in the divine rhythm of the month.