August will be full of religious faith, know the full list of fasting festivals
Samira Vishwas August 01, 2025 03:24 PM

August Festival List: The month of August 2025 will be full of religious festivals and spiritual traditions. According to the Hindu calendar, this time has special religious importance and many big festivals like Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej and many other fasts will be celebrated.

In this holy month, devotees can earn mental peace and positive energy along with fasting, worship and festivals. Let us know that the dates of all the major festivals and fasts falling in August 2025 and their auspicious time-

August 5 – Putrada Ekadashi

This fast is kept for the attainment of children and happiness and prosperity of children. On this day, worship of Lord Vishnu has special significance. Pooja Muhurta: 6:10 am to 8:20 pm

August 6 – Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat

Lord Shiva is worshiped in the evening in the Pradosh fast coming on Wednesday. This fast is considered to be relieving disease, mourning and poverty. Sandhya Puja Time: 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm

August 8 – Varalakshmi fast

This fast is kept by married women for the happiness and prosperity and good fortune of the family. It has special significance in South India. Auspicious time: 7:05 am to 9:00 am

August 9 – Rakshabandhan

On this day, the sisters tie a rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and wish for their long life and happiness and prosperity. Auspicious time to tie rakhi: 10:15 am to 1:45 pm

August 12 – Kajri Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi

The festival of Kajri Teej is celebrated by the women of North India, while Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Kajri Teej Muhurta: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sankashti Chaturthi Chandrodaya Pujan: Between 8:45 to 9:30 pm

August 16 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami

This festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and special worship is done at night. Nishith Kaal Pujan Muhurta: 12:04 am (17 August) to 12:47 am

August 19 – Aja Ekadashi

This fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu is observed to attain salvation. Pujan Muhurta: 6:10 am to 8:15 pm

August 20 – Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat

This fast dedicated to Lord Shiva is observed in the evening. Auspicious time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

August 21 – Monthly Shivaratri

Shivaratri, celebrated on Krishna Chaturdashi of every month, is famous for worshiping Shiva. Night Pujan Muhurta: 11:45 to 12:30 AM

August 22 – Kushgrahani Amavasya

This day is considered extremely auspicious for Shraddha Karma, Daan and Kush collection. Auspicious time: 6:00 am to 8:30 pm

August 26 – Hartalika Teej

Married women keep this fast for unbroken good luck and husband’s long life. On this day, Shiva-Parvati is worshiped by keeping Nirjala fast. Auspicious time: 5:55 am to 8:15 am

August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi

On this day, the statue of Ganpati Bappa is duly worshiped. This festival is celebrated for a full ten days. Murthy Establishment Muhurta: 11:05 am to 1:40 pm

August 31 – Radha Ashtami

This festival is celebrated as the birthday of Radharani, which is considered a symbol of devotion and love. Poojan Muhurta: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on religious beliefs. JBT does not confirm this.

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