Festivals in August 2025: India, the land of vibrant traditions, comes alive with colors, rituals, and unity during festivals. August 2025 is a culturally rich month featuring a wide spectrum of religious, seasonal, and regional festivals. From national observances to spiritual events, this month celebrates the spirit of community and diversity. Here’s your ultimate guide to the Festivals in August 2025 that will be celebrated across India.
List of Major Indian Festivals in August 2025 – Full Calendar with Dates
| Date | Festival Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2025 | Haryali Teej | Women celebrate marital bliss, monsoon joy with green attire and mehendi. |
| August 2, 2025 | Aadi Perukku | Tamil water festival with riverbank rituals and offerings. |
| August 5, 2025 | Putrada Ekadashi | Couples fast and pray to Lord Vishnu for children. |
| August 8, 2025 | Varalakshmi Vratam | South Indian women worship Goddess Lakshmi for family well-being. |
| August 8, 2025 | Raksha Bandhan | Sisters tie rakhi; brothers promise protection and give gifts. |
| August 8, 2025 | Shravana Purnima | Sacred full moon with Upakarma rituals and Vedic ceremonies. |
| August 8, 2025 | Avani Avittam | South Indian Brahmins renew Vedic vows and change sacred thread. |
| August 9, 2025 | Gayatri Jayanti | Honors Goddess Gayatri; chanting and homams are performed. |
| August 12, 2025 | Kajari Teej | Women fast and sing folk songs for husband’s well-being. |
| August 13, 2025 | Naag Panchami | Devotees offer milk and prayers to snake gods for protection. |
| August 14, 2025 | Hal Shashti | Mothers fast and pray for children’s health and long life. |
| August 15, 2025 | Independence Day | India celebrates its 79th Independence Day with parades and patriotism. |
| August 15, 2025 | Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta) | Devotees fast and celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. |
| August 16, 2025 | Krishna Janmashtami (ISKCON) | Celebrated by ISKCON followers with bhajans and drama performances. |
| August 16, 2025 | Dahi Handi | Human pyramids break curd pots in celebration of Krishna’s childhood. |
| August 26, 2025 | Onam Begins (Atham) | Kerala’s 10-day harvest festival begins with floral decorations and rituals. |
| August 26, 2025 | Hartalika Teej | Women fast and pray for marital blessings, honoring Parvati’s penance. |
| August 27, 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Lord Ganesha’s birth celebrated with idol worship, processions, and visarjan. |
| August 31, 2025 | Samvatsari | Jain forgiveness day with introspection and the greeting “Micchami Dukkadam.” |
🌿 Haryali Teej – Celebration of Monsoon and Marital Bliss
Date: August 2, 2025
Celebrated in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, Haryali Teej marks the beauty of the monsoon and marital harmony. Women wear green, apply mehendi, sing folk songs, and pray to Goddess Parvati for a blissful married life.
💧 Aadi Perukku – Water Ritual Festival
Date: August 2, 2025
In Tamil Nadu, Aadi Perukku celebrates the life-giving nature of water. Women perform rituals on riverbanks, float lamps and flowers, and pray for household prosperity and agricultural abundance.
🧘 Putrada Ekadashi – Blessings of Parenthood
Date: August 5, 2025
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this Ekadashi is observed by couples praying for children. Fasting, night prayers, and reading sacred texts mark the day.
🌸 Varalakshmi Vratam – For Wealth and Prosperity
Date: August 8, 2025
Celebrated mostly in South India, this vrat is observed by married women who worship Goddess Lakshmi for family health and prosperity. Homes are decorated, and elaborate rituals are performed.
🧵 Raksha Bandhan – Symbol of Sibling Love
Date: August 8, 2025
This cherished festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, who in return promise lifelong protection and affection.
🌕 Shravana Purnima – Sacred Full Moon Day
Date: August 8, 2025
The Shravana full moon is sacred for rituals like Raksha Bandhan and Upakarma. Brahmins perform thread-changing ceremonies and chant Vedic hymns.
🧑🎓 Avani Avittam – Renewal of Vedic Duties
Date: August 8, 2025
Observed by Brahmins in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Avani Avittam involves changing the sacred thread (yajnopavita) and recommitting to Vedic studies and spiritual discipline.
🕉️ Gayatri Jayanti – Birth of the Divine Mantra
Date: August 9, 2025
Devotees celebrate the incarnation of Goddess Gayatri, personification of the sacred mantra. The day includes chanting, homas, and Vedic recitation.
🌿 Kajari Teej – Celebration of Nature and Devotion
Date: August 12, 2025
Kajari Teej is observed in rural Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Women sing traditional songs and fast for their husband’s long life, celebrating the monsoon’s nurturing spirit.
🌿 Naag Panchami – Worship of the Snake God
Date: August 13, 2025
Naag Panchami honors snake deities with offerings of milk and prayers at anthills and temples. Celebrated during Shravana, it is believed to protect devotees from snakebites and misfortunes.
👶 Hal Shashti – Mother’s Fast for Children
Date: August 14, 2025
Mothers fast and worship Goddess Shashti for their children’s health and long life. Traditional foods are avoided, and prayers are made for maternal blessings.
🇮🇳 Independence Day – Nation’s Pride
Date: August 15, 2025
India’s 79th Independence Day will be celebrated nationwide with flag-hoisting, parades, and cultural events. Schools and public institutions honor freedom fighters with patriotic zeal.
🎉 Krishna Janmashtami – Lord Krishna’s Birth
Date (Smarta): August 15, 2025
Date (ISKCON): August 16, 2025
Marking the birth of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami is celebrated with fasting, midnight pujas, bhajans, and dramatic enactments of Krishna’s life stories across India.
🥣 Dahi Handi – Celebrating Krishna’s Mischief
Date: August 16, 2025
A fun-filled event especially in Maharashtra, where human pyramids try to break high-hanging pots of curd, symbolizing Lord Krishna’s childhood pranks.
🌼 Onam Begins – Harvest Festival of Kerala
Start Date: August 26, 2025
Onam starts with Atham and spans 10 days of celebration in Kerala. It includes Pookalams (floral decorations), Vallam Kali (boat races), Onasadya (grand feasts), and cultural performances honoring King Mahabali.
💃 Hartalika Teej – Devotion of Parvati for Shiva
Date: August 26, 2025
Women observe strict fasting and perform rituals to honor Goddess Parvati’s penance. It is popular in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi – Welcoming Lord Ganesha
Date: August 27, 2025
Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, this grand festival is especially vibrant in Maharashtra. Idols are installed, aartis are performed, and on the 10th day, the idols are immersed in water (visarjan).
🙏 Samvatsari – Jain Day of Forgiveness
Date: August 31, 2025
The final day of Paryushana for Jains, Samvatsari is marked by fasting, introspection, and seeking forgiveness from all with the words “Micchami Dukkadam,” meaning “May all my faults be forgiven.”
📌 August 2025 – A Month of Spirituality, Celebration, and Unity
From Haryali Teej’s joy to Ganesh Chaturthi’s grandeur, and from Krishna Janmashtami’s devotion to India’s Independence Day pride, August 2025 is filled with rich cultural and religious significance. These festivals bring families together, uphold ancient traditions, and reflect the soul of Indian unity in diversity.
Let’s celebrate this vibrant month with devotion, love, and harmony.