August 2025 is indeed poised to be a spiritually rich and culturally vibrant month, brimming with significant Hindu festivals and fasts (vrats). According to the Hindu calendar (Panchang), this period holds profound religious importance, fostering sacred traditions, social unity, and devotional fervor across India.
From the cherished bonds of Raksha Bandhan and the divine birth of Janmashtami to the marital blessings of Hartalika Teej and the grand arrival of Ganesh Chaturthi, August 2025 will witness widespread and joyous celebrations. For those dedicated to rituals, fasting, and worship, this month promises divine blessings, mental peace, and positive energy—especially when observances are meticulously followed during their auspicious muhurats (timings).
Here’s a detailed list of Hindu festivals and Vrats in August 2025, complete with their auspicious timings:
Complete List of Hindu Festivals and Vrats in August 2025
August 5, 2025 (Tuesday) – Putrada Ekadashi This sacred fast is observed for the well-being and prosperity of children. Devotees dedicate this day to worshipping Lord Vishnu.
- Puja Muhurat: 6:10 AM – 8:20 AM
- The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 11:41 AM on August 4 and ends at 1:12 PM on August 5. Based on Udayatithi, it’s observed on August 5.
August 6, 2025 (Wednesday) – Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this evening fast is believed to alleviate sorrow, poverty, and ailments, bringing spiritual purification.
- Evening Puja Timing: 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
August 8, 2025 (Friday) – Varalakshmi Vratam Primarily celebrated by married women in South India, this vrat is observed for the family’s well-being, prosperity, and fortune, seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Auspicious Time: 7:05 AM – 9:00 AM (Puja can continue throughout the day)
- Tithi starts Aug 7, 6:45 PM; ends Aug 8, 4:55 PM. Puja time Aug 8, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
August 9, 2025 (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan A heartwarming festival symbolizing sibling love, where sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers’ wrists, seeking their protection and promising lifelong support.
- Shubh Muhurat: 10:15 AM – 1:45 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time – 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM. Bhadra will not be there.
August 12, 2025 (Tuesday) – Kajari Teej & Sankashti Chaturthi Kajari Teej is mainly observed by women in North India for their husband’s longevity and marital bliss, while Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed for overcoming obstacles.
- Kajari Teej Muhurat: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Tritiya Tithi Begins – 10:33 AM on Aug 11, 2025; Ends – 08:40 AM on Aug 12, 2025. Observed on August 12.
- Sankashti Chaturthi Moonrise Puja: 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM (as per provided data)
- Moonrise is 09:18 PM on Aug 12, 2025 (Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi).
August 16, 2025 (Saturday) – Krishna Janmashtami This joyous festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, typically observed at midnight with devotional songs, prayers, and rituals.
- Nishita Puja Muhurat: 12:04 AM (on Aug 17) – 12:47 AM
- Ashtami Tithi begins on Aug 15 at 11:49 PM and ends on Aug 16 at 9:34 PM. Nishita Puja is between 12:03 AM and 12:47 AM on August 16.
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday) – Aja Ekadashi This vrat is observed for moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death) and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to cleanse sins.
- Puja Time: 6:10 AM – 8:15 AM
- Ekadashi Tithi begins at 5:22 PM on Aug 18 and ends at 3:32 PM on Aug 19. Observed on Aug 19.
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday) – Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat Another evening fast dedicated to Lord Shiva for spiritual upliftment, health, and prosperity.
- Evening Muhurat: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
August 21, 2025 (Thursday) – Masik Shivratri A monthly observance honoring Lord Shiva, falling on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha, ideal for seeking the Lord’s blessings.
- Night Puja Timing: 11:45 PM – 12:30 AM
August 22, 2025 (Friday) – Kushgrahani Amavasya Considered highly auspicious for charity, Pitru-related rituals (ancestral rites), and the collection of sacred grass (kush), used in various Hindu ceremonies.
- Best Time for Rituals & Collection: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Amavasya Tithi begins at 11:55 AM on Aug 22 and ends at 11:35 AM on Aug 23.
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday) – Hartalika Teej A sacred fast primarily observed by married women for marital bliss, the well-being, and longevity of their spouses. It involves a rigorous ‘nirjala’ (waterless) fast.
- Auspicious Time: 5:55 AM – 8:15 AM (Evening puja is also recommended)
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: Aug 25, 12:34 PM; Ends: Aug 26, 1:54 PM. Morning Puja Muhurat: 05:56 AM to 08:31 AM.
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi The beginning of the grand ten-day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, marked by the installation of beautifully crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals.
- Idol Installation Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi begins Aug 26, 12:03 PM; ends Aug 27, 1:38 PM. Ganesh Sthapana Muhurat (Madhyahna Kala): 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM.
August 31, 2025 (Sunday) – Radha Ashtami This day celebrates the divine birth of Goddess Radha, Lord Krishna’s consort, symbolizing unconditional love, devotion, and feminine power.
- Puja Muhurat: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Ashtami Tithi Begins – 10:46 PM on Aug 30, 2025; Ends – 12:57 AM on Sep 01, 2025. Puja is during Madhyahna Kala (noon time).
This August, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hindu traditions, seeking blessings and finding spiritual solace through these auspicious observances.
