🪔 November 2025 Hindu Festivals & Vrats

November 1, 2025 – Kansa Vadha

The symbolic celebration of the slaying of demon king Kansa by Lord Krishna.

November 1, 2025 – Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)

Lord Vishnu wakes up from his cosmic sleep (Chaturmas ends). From this day, auspicious ceremonies like marriages can begin.

November 1, 2025 – Bhishma Panchak Begins

Five-day fasting period dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah and Lord Vishnu during Kartik month.

November 2, 2025 – Gauna Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Observed in some regions a day later than main Ekadashi.

November 2, 2025 – Vaishnava Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Special observance for Vaishnava followers.

November 2, 2025 – Tulsi Vivah

Sacred marriage of Tulsi (holy basil) and Lord Shaligram, considered highly auspicious.

November 2, 2025 – Yogeshwar Dwadashi

A fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

November 3, 2025 – Pradosh Vrat

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed during the evening twilight.

November 3, 2025 – Vishweshwar Vrat

Special worship of Lord Vishweshwar (Shiva).

November 4, 2025 – Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

A sacred day to worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva together.

November 4, 2025 – Manikarnika Snan

Holy bath at Varanasi’s Manikarnika ghat on Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi.

November 4, 2025 – Chaumasi Chaudas

Jain religious observance marking the end of Chaturmas.

November 5, 2025 – Dev Diwali

Festival of Lights of the Gods, celebrated on Kartik Purnima in Varanasi with grand Ganga Aarti.

November 5, 2025 – Kartik Purnima

Sacred full moon day of Kartik month; holy bathing, charity, and rituals are performed.

November 5, 2025 – Pushkar Snan

Devotees take holy bath in Pushkar Lake, Rajasthan.

November 5, 2025 – Purnima Upvas

Full moon fasting observed for spiritual benefits.

November 5, 2025 – Guru Nanak Jayanti

Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism.

November 5, 2025 – Bhishma Panchak Ends

Completion of the five-day Kartik fasting period.

November 5, 2025 – Ashtahnika Vidhana Ends

Jain ritual observance ending.

November 5, 2025 – Rath Yatra

Chariot festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu or local deities (varies by region).

November 6, 2025 – Margashirsha Begins (Uttar)

Start of the Margashirsha month according to lunar calendar.

November 6, 2025 – Monthly Karthigai

Tamil festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Karthikeya.

November 7, 2025 – Rohini Vrat

Jain women observe fast for family happiness and prosperity.

November 8, 2025 – Sankashti Chaturthi

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha; observed with fasting and moon sighting.

November 12, 2025 – Kalabhairav Jayanti

Appearance day of Lord Kalabhairav, fierce form of Lord Shiva.

November 14, 2025 – Nehru Jayanti / Children’s Day

Birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.

November 15, 2025 – Utpanna Ekadashi

Ekadashi fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to destroy sins.

November 16, 2025 – Vrischika Sankranti

Sun enters Scorpio zodiac sign; start of a new solar month.

November 17, 2025 – Pradosh Vrat

Shiva vrat observed during evening twilight.

November 17, 2025 – Mandala Kalam Begins

Sacred 41-day period of austerity in Kerala, leading to Sabarimala pilgrimage.

November 18, 2025 – Masik Shivratri

Monthly Shivratri, observed with fasting and night-long worship of Lord Shiva.

November 19, 2025 – Darsha Amavasya

New moon day ritual in Kartik month.

November 20, 2025 – Margashirsha Amavasya

Amavasya falling in Margashirsha month, auspicious for Pitru Tarpan and charity.

November 22, 2025 – Chandra Darshan

First sighting of the waxing crescent moon, considered auspicious.

November 24, 2025 – Vinayaka Chaturthi

Monthly Ganesh Chaturthi observed with puja and fasting.

November 25, 2025 – Vivah Panchami

Celebrated as the marriage anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.

November 25, 2025 – Nag Panchami (Telugu)

Regional observance dedicated to worshipping serpents.

November 26, 2025 – Subrahmanya Shashti

Festival dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya).

November 26, 2025 – Champa Shashti

Six-day long observance in Maharashtra dedicated to Lord Khandoba.

November 28, 2025 – Masik Durgashtami

Monthly observance of Durga Ashtami with fasting and Devi puja.