When are Raksha Bandhan and Ganesh Chaturthi? Note here to the Fasting Festival of August
With the beginning of August 2025, the special time of religious and spiritual activities began. This month is considered very important in the Hindu calendar because it contains very important fasting and festivals that form the basis of Indian culture and spiritual tradition. From the conclusion of Sawan to the beginning of the month Bhadrapada, the month of August will be full of reverence, worship and festivals. This month starts on August 1 with the monthly Durga Ashtami, who is celebrated on the Ashtami of each Shukla Paksha. On this day, Maa Durga is worshiped for happiness, prosperity and power. August 4th is the last Monday of Sawan, which celebrates Shiva -Words with great enthusiasm and faith. On this day, special worship of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati is done. On August 5, two are stuck: Mangala Gauri Wat and Putrada Ekadashi. Mangala Gauri wart is a festival of happiness for married women, while Putrada Ekadashi is a day of worship of Lord Vishnu by holding a child for his wish and his wish. Pradosh wart is celebrated on August 6, which is a special festival of Shiva worship. At the same time, August 8 is Varalakshmi Fast, which is celebrated especially in South India for wealth, splendor and prosperity. On August 9, there is a coincidence of Raksha Bandhan and Sawan Purnima. It is a symbol of brother and sister’s love, when the sisters bind a defense wire to the wrist of the brother. On August 12, there are festivals such as Sankashti Chaturthi and Kajri Teej. Kajri Teej is held in the Northern India to congratulate by married women. Balaram Jayanti on August 14, and Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on August 15 – celebrated with pump across India as the birthday of Lord Krishna. The next day, on August 16, the celebration of Dahi Handi is celebrated, which is in memory of Shri Krishna’s ball Leelas. Singh Sankranti on August 17, Aja Ekadashi on August 19, and again on August 20, Pradosh Wat (Krishna Paksha) will be held. Monthly Shivaratri on August 21 and Bhadrapada Amavasya on August 23, which is considered important for the peace of ancestors. At the end of the month, Hartalika TEEJ will be celebrated on August 26, Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27, Rishi Panchami on August 28, and Radha Ashtami on August 31. August 2025 is not only religiously important, but it is also time to empower spiritual awakening and family relationships. In this holy month, dedicated spiritual peace, health and prosperity want through fasting, fasting and worship.