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Gauri Vrat

Gauri Vrat is an important fasting period dedicated to Goddess Parvati. This Gauri Vrat is celebrated mainly in Gujarat. The fast of Gauri Puja is mainly observed by unmarried girls in the desire of a good husband.

Devshayani Ekadashi

Monsoon arrives in India and brings with it many festivals and fasts or pujas celebrated by millions of people in the country. The months of Ashadha and Shravan in the Hindu calendar, mainly in June and July, are a series of holy days.

Vasudev Dwadashi

Vasudev Dwadashi is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the next day of Devshayani Ekadashi, during the month of Ashadha. It marks the beginning of Chatur Maas (the four holy months of monsoon).

Jaya Parvati Vrat

Jaya Parvati Vrat or Gauri Vrat is observed in the month of Ashadha according to the Hindu calendar. On this occasion married and unmarried women fast for 5 days to fulfill their wishes.

Ashadha Purnima

The full moon day occurring in the Hindu month of Ashadha is known as Ashadha Purnima. On this auspicious occasion, people worship Lord Vishnu and observe Gopadam Vrat.

Vyas Puja

Vyas Puja is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Ved Vyas. On this day, disciples worship and pay respect to the gurus. The three groups of Acharyas, Krishna Panchakam, Vyasa Panchakam and Shankaracharya Panchakam are worshiped during this puja.

Kokila Vrat

Kokila Vrat is observed on the full moon day of Ashadh month. It is believed that Kokila Vrat should be observed in those years when Ashadh is Adhik Maas. In other words, Kokila Vrat should be observed only when Ashadha month falls for two months.

Ashadha Purnima Vrat

Ashadha Purnima Vrat is observed on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha. This month is the fourth month in the Hindu calendar and falls in the month of July-August according to the Gregorian calendar. According to the Hindu calendar, most full moon days are associated with an important festival of the month.

Guru Purnima

In Hindu culture, Guru or teacher has always been considered equal to God. Guru Purnima (guru purnima in Hindi) or Vyasa Purnima is the day to express our gratitude towards our Gurus. Guru is a Sanskrit word which literally means one who frees us from ignorance.

Shravan Month 2025

Mangala Gauri Vrat

Mangala Gauri Vrat is a Hindu fasting ritual observed by married women for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. It is celebrated on Tuesdays during the month of Shravan and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the symbol of marital happiness and prosperity

Karka Sankranti

Sankranti means the change of Sun from one zodiac sign to another. Karak Sankranti marks the beginning of the southern journey of Lord Surya. Dakshinayana, which is of six months, starts from Karaka Sankranti.

Kamika Ekadashi

The Ekadashi that falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Shravan is called Kamika Ekadashi. This year this Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, 21 July 2025. Kamika Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sawana Shivaratri

Shivratri has been considered a festival of worship of Mahadev. Every month Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha is celebrated as Masik Shivratri. Whereas Mahashivaratri is celebrated once a year, which is the monthly Shivaratri of the month of Magha.

Hariyali Amavasya

The new moon that falls during the holy month of Sawan or Shravan is celebrated as Hariyali Amavasya and is considered highly auspicious. Hariyali Amavasya usually falls three days before the famous Hariyali Teej

Nag Panchami

On this day Naglok or say that the Lord of Hades is worshipped. Apart from India, it is celebrated in many countries of the world including the neighboring country Nepal. On hearing the name of snake, a feeling of fear comes in our mind.

Kalki Jayanti

Kalki Jayanti is one of the most auspicious days for all Hindus as it marks the birthday of Lord Vishnu in the form of Kalki in the future. Kalki will be the tenth and last incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Tulsidas Jayanti

Tulsidas Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, who was a great Hindu saint and poet. He was also the acclaimed author of the great Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas.