New Delhi: India is rich in cultural diversity and traditions. In every state there are different types of rituals that are followed during every festivals. Every month there are festivals that take place. In this article, let us find out the festivals that will be observed during the month of May 2025.
The month of May 2025 starts with Vaishakh Shukla Chaturthi and ends with Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami. Interestingly, this month begins and concludes with the observance of Vinayak Chaturthi Vrat, making it spiritually significant from start to finish.
| Festival | Date |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | May 1, 2025, Thursday |
| Shankaracharya jayanti | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| Surdas Jayanti | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| Ramanuja jayanti | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| Skanda Sashti | May 2, 2025, Friday |
| Ganga Saptami | May 3, 2025, Saturday |
| Bhanu Saptami | May 4, 2025, Sunday |
| Agni Nakshatram Begins | May 4, 2025, Sunday |
| Sita Navami | May 5, 2025, Monday |
| Bagalamukhi jayanti | May 5, 2025, Monday |
| Masik durgashtami | May 5, 2025, Monday |
| Thrissur pooram | May 7, 2025, Wednesday |
| Rabindranath tagore jayanti | May 7, 2025, Wednesday |
| Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan | May 7, 2025, Wednesday |
| Mohini ekadashi | May 8, 2025, Thursday |
| Parashurama dwadashi | May 8, 2025, Thursday |
| Pradosh vrat | May 9, 2025, Friday |
| Narasimha jayanti | May 11, 2025, Sunday |
| Chhinnamasta jayanti | May 11, 2025, Sunday |
| Dates Jayanti | May 12, 2025, Monday |
| Buddha Purnima | May 12, 2025, Monday |
| Chitra pournami | May 12, 2025, Monday |
| Vaishakha purnima vrat | May 12, 2025, Monday |
| Narada Jayanti | May 13, 2025, Tuesday |
| Jyeshtha begins *North | May 13, 2025, Tuesday |
| Vrishabha sankranti | May 15, 2025, Thursday |
| Ekadanta sankashti chaturthi | May 16, 2025, Friday |
| Kalashtami | May 20, 2025, Tuesday |
| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | May 20, 2025, Tuesday |
| Hanuman Jayanti *telugu | May 22, 2025, Thursday |
| Apara ekadashi | May 23, 2025, Friday |
| Shani trayodashi | May 24, 2025, Saturday |
| Masik Shivaratri | May 25, 2025, Sunday |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | May 26, 2025, Monday |
| Siko | May 26, 2025, Monday |
| Shani jayanti | May 27, 2025, Tuesday |
| Rohini doors | May 27, 2025, Tuesday |
| Agni Nakshatram Ends | May 28, 2025, Wednesday |
| Chandra darshana | May 28, 2025, Wednesday |
| Maharana pratap jayanti | May 29, 2025, Thursday |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | May 30, 2025, Friday |
Devotees will observe Ganga Saptami on May 3, celebrating the rebirth of the holy river Ganga. The Saptami Tithi begins at 7:51 AM on May 3 and ends at 7:18 AM on May 4. As the Udaya Tithi (prevailing at sunrise) is considered for observance, the festival will fall on May 3 this year.
Vaishakh Shukla Navami marks the birth of Goddess Sita. This year, Sita Navami will be celebrated on May 5. Married women observe a fast on this day, praying for their husbands’ longevity and well-being.
Celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on May 8. The tithi starts at 10:19 AM on May 7 and ends at 12:29 PM on May 8. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini on this day to distribute amrit during the Samudra Manthan.
Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi marks the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fierce avatar of Lord Vishnu. The puja muhurat on May 11 is between 4:21 PM and 7:03 PM. Fasting devotees can break their fast on May 12 before sunrise, starting from 5:32 AM.
Vaishakh Purnima, falling on May 12, is observed as Buddha Purnima, celebrating Lord Buddha’s birth. The full moon tithi begins at 8:01 PM on May 11 and ends at 10:25 PM on May 12. Kurma Jayanti, commemorating Lord Vishnu’s second avatar, is also celebrated on this day. The moonrise will be visible at 6:57 PM.
Observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Pratipada, Narada Jayanti will fall on May 13 this year. This day honours Devarshi Narada, a celestial sage and devotee of Lord Vishnu, known for spreading divine knowledge.
This auspicious fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha is observed on the Krishna Chaturthi of Vaishakh. The tithi begins at 4:02 AM on May 16 and ends at 5:13 AM on May 17. Hence, the fast will be kept on May 16.
Apara Ekadashi, which falls on Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi, will be observed on May 23. Devotees can break their fast on May 24 between 5:26 AM and 8:11 AM during the Dwadashi tithi.
This Pradosh Vrat coincides with a Saturday, making it Shani Pradosh. The fast is observed during the Trayodashi tithi of Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha. The auspicious time for worship falls between 7:20 PM and 9:13 PM.
Shani Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Shani (Saturn), will be observed on May 26. On the same day, Jyeshtha Amavasya, also known as Vat Savitri Amavasya, begins at 12:11 PM and ends on May 27 at 8:31 AM. Rituals for ancestral peace and prosperity are performed during this time. On May 27, Bhomvati Amavasya, a day considered auspicious for charity and holy dips, will also be observed.
