Hindu Festival Calendar
Embracing Traditions & Celebrating Life in 2025
2025 Calendar View
October 2025
Upcoming Festivals
Lakshmi Puja
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, part of Diwali celebrations.
Diwali (Deepavali)
The festival of lights.
Govardhan Puja
Commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.
Bhai Dooj / Bhai Phonta
Celebration of the brother-sister bond.
Chhath Puja
Ancient festival dedicated to the Sun God.
Halloween
Celebrated in various urban centers.
Devutthana Ekadashi
Marks the end of Chaturmas; Lord Vishnu wakes up.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
Utpanna Ekadashi
Marks the appearance of the Ekadashi fasting day.
Mokshada Ekadashi
Bestows liberation (moksha).
Saphala Ekadashi
Fulfills wishes and brings success.
Victory Day (Bangladesh)
Commemorates the surrender of Pakistani forces in 1971.
Christmas Eve
Celebration before Christmas Day.
Christmas Day
Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
New Year's Eve
Celebration before the New Year.
Upcoming Ekadashi/Fasting Days
Devutthana Ekadashi
Utpanna Ekadashi
Mokshada Ekadashi
Saphala Ekadashi
Past Festivals of 2025
Rama Ekadashi
Observed during the dark fortnight of the Kartika month.
Durga Puja (Maha Navami)
Ninth day of Durga Puja.
Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami)
Eighth day of Durga Puja.
Durga Puja (Maha Saptami)
Seventh day of Durga Puja.
Papankusha Ekadashi
Destroys all sins.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Victory of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
Sharad Navratri Begins
The most famous Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Indira Ekadashi
Helps in liberating one's ancestors.
Ganesh Visarjan
Conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Onam
The harvest festival of Kerala, marking the homecoming of King Mahabali.
Parsva Ekadashi
Lord Vishnu is believed to change his sleeping position on this day.
Radha Ashtami
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Goddess Radha on Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami.
Balarama Jayanti
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Balarama on Bhadrapada, Shukla Shashthi.
Rishi Panchami
A day of worship dedicated to the Sapta Rishi (seven sages) on Bhadrapada, Shukla Panchami.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, beginning on Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi.
Hartalika Teej
A major fasting day for women who pray for a blissful married life, on Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya.
Aja Ekadashi
A holy day of fasting dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed on Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi.
Simha Sankranti
Marks the transit of the Sun from the Karka (Cancer) to the Simha (Leo) zodiac sign.
Janmashtami (ISKCON)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna according to ISKCON traditions.
National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)
Commemorates the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Janmashtami (Smarta)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna according to the Smarta tradition.
Kajari Teej
A significant festival for married women, observed on Bhadrapada, Krishna Tritiya.
Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana, Shukla Purnima.
Gayatri Jayanti
Commemorates the appearance of Goddess Gayatri, observed on Shravana Purnima.
Shravana Purnima
The full moon day in the holy month of Shravana.
Varalakshmi Vrat
A festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, observed on the Friday before Shravana Purnima.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Observed for the well-being of sons, falling on Shravana, Shukla Ekadashi.