Key Festivals by Month

January–March 2025

• Makar Sankranti (Jan 14): Sun's ingress into Capricorn. Marks the beginning of Uttarayana (northern solstice period). Sacred for pilgrimages, charity, and new beginnings.
• Maha Shivratri (Feb 26): The great night of Shiva, falling on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna. Shiva worship, fasting, and night vigil.
• Holi (Mar 14): Purnima of Phalguna month. Festival of colors celebrating the victory of devotion over ego (Prahlada's triumph over Holika).

April–June 2025

• Ram Navami (Apr 6): Birth anniversary of Lord Ram, falling on Navami of Chaitra Shukla Paksha.
• Hanuman Jayanti (Apr 12): Birthday of Lord Hanuman, Purnima of Chaitra.
• Akshaya Tritiya (Apr 29): One of the most auspicious days of the year — the Sun and Moon are both in exaltation or own signs.

July–September 2025

• Guru Purnima (Jul 10): Full Moon of Ashadha — honoring the divine teacher (Guru).
• Nag Panchami (Jul 27): Panchami of Shravana Shukla Paksha. Worship of Naga deities.
• Janmashtami (Aug 16): Birth of Lord Krishna, Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada.
• Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug 27): Birth of Ganesha, Chaturthi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.

October–December 2025

• Navratri begins (Sep 22): Nine nights of Devi worship.
• Dussehra (Oct 2): Victory of Rama over Ravana — Vijayadashami.
• Diwali (Oct 20): Festival of lights, Amavasya of Kartika.
• Kartika Purnima (Nov 5): Sacred full moon — Dev Diwali celebrations.