Mumbai: August 2025 is set to be a spiritually rich and culturally vibrant month, with several major Hindu festivals and fasts (vrats) lined up. According to the Hindu calendar (Panchang), this month holds significant religious importance as it brings together sacred traditions, social unity, and devotional fervour.
From Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami to Hartalika Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi, August 2025 will see grand celebrations across India. For those deeply connected to rituals, fasting, and worship, this month promises divine blessings, mental peace, and positive energy—especially when observances are followed during their auspicious muhurats (timings).
5 August 2025 (Tuesday) – Putrada Ekadashi
This fast is observed for the well-being and prosperity of children. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on this day.
Puja Muhurat: 6:10 AM – 8:20 am
6 August (Wednesday) – Shukla paksha Pradosh vrat
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this evening fast is believed to remove sorrow, poverty and ailments.
Evening Puja Timing: 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
8 August (Friday) – Varalakshmi Vratam
Primarily celebrated by married women in South India for the family’s well-being and fortune.
Auspicious Time: 7:05 AM – 9:00 AM (Puja can continue throughout the day)
9 August (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan
A festival of sibling love where sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, seeking their protection.
Shubh Muhurat: 10:15 AM – 1:45 pm
12 August – Kajari Teej & Sankashti Chaturthi
Kajari Teej is mainly observed by North Indian women, while Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Kajari Teej Muhurat: 6:00 AM – 8:00 am
Sankashti Chaturthi Moonrise Puja: 8:45 pm – 9:30 pm
16 August (Saturday) – Krishna Janmashtami
Celebrated at midnight to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
Nishita Puja Muhurat: 12:04 AM (17 Aug) – 12:47 am
19 August (Tuesday) – AJA Ekadashi
This vrat is observed for moksha (liberation) and is devoted to Lord Vishnu.
Puja Time: 6:10 AM – 8:15 AM
20 August – Krishna Paksha Pradosh vrat
Evening fast for Lord Shiva’s blessings and spiritual upliftment.
Evening Muhurat: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
21 August – Masik Shivratri
Monthly observance in honour of Lord Shiva on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.
Night Puja Timing: 11:45 PM – 12:30 AM
22 August – kushgrahani amavasya
Considered auspicious for charity and Pitru- rituals; sacred grass (kush) is collected on this day.
Best Time for Rituals & Collection: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM
26 August (Tuesday) – Hartalika Teej
A sacred fast observed by women for marital bliss and longevity of their spouses.
Auspicious Time: 5:55 AM – 8:15 AM (Evening puja is also recommended)
27 August – Ganesh Chaturthi
The ten-day festival begins with the installation of Lord Ganesha idols in homes and pandals.
Idol Installation Muhurat: 11:05 AM – 1:40 PM
31 August – Radha Ashtami
Celebrates the divine birth of Goddess Radha, symbolising unconditional love and devotion.
Puja Muhurat: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
