📅 December 2025 Hindu Festivals & Vrats

December 1, 2025 – Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi
Marks the day when Lord Krishna recited the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

December 1, 2025 – Gauna Mokshada Ekadashi / Vaishnava Mokshada Ekadashi
A special Ekadashi fast for liberation and spiritual merit, particularly observed by Vaishnavas.

December 1, 2025 – Matsya Dwadashi
The 12th lunar day of the waxing moon in Margashirsha, associated with the Matsya (fish) avatar of Vishnu.

December 2, 2025 – Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh observance dedicated to Lord Shiva during the evening twilight.

December 3, 2025 – Karthigai Deepam
A festival of lights observed especially in South India; lamps are lit to signify divine light.

December 4, 2025 – Dattatreya Jayanti / Annapurna Jayanti / Bhairavi Jayanti / Rohini Vrat
Multiple observances on this day:
• Dattatreya Jayanti: Birth day of Lord Dattatreya, who is considered a combined form of Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva.
• Annapurna Jayanti: Worship of Goddess Annapurna, provider of food and nourishment.
• Bhairavi Jayanti: Celebration related to the goddess Bhairavi.
• Rohini Vrat: Observed for family welfare, especially by women.

December 4, 2025 – Margashirsha Purnima / Full Moon
Full moon day in Margashirsha month; observances include holy baths and spiritual practices.

December 7, 2025 – Sankatahara Chaturthi
A Chaturthi observance to ward off obstacles, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

December 11, 2025 – Kṛshna Ashtami
Observed as the 8th lunar day of Krishna Paksha; devotion to Lord Krishna and fasting.

December 16, 2025 – Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
Another Pradosh day (evening fast) dedicated to Lord Shiva.

December 17, 2025 – Masik Shivaratri
The monthly Shivratri observed for Lord Shiva; devotees fast and offer prayers at midnight.

December 19, 2025 – Hanuman Jayanti & Pausha Amavasya
• Hanuman Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman.
• Pausha Amavasya (Darsha Amavasya): New moon day in Pausha; rituals for ancestors and charity.

December 21, 2025 – Chandra Darshan
First sighting of the new moon in Pausha month; auspicious for starting new ventures.

December 23, 2025 – Vinayaka Chaturthi
Monthly Ganesh Chaturthi observed with puja and fast.

December 25, 2025 – Skanda Sashti
Observed for Lord Murugan (Kartikeya), the son of Shiva and Parvati.

December 26, 2025 – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti / Mandala Pooja
• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: Birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru.
• Mandala Pooja: Observed especially in Kerala as part of the 41-day Mandala period.

December 27, 2025 – Masik Durgashtami / Banada Ashtami
Monthly Durga Ashtami observed with worship of Goddess Durga.

December 30, 2025 – Masik Karthigai / Vaikuntha Ekadashi / Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
• Masik Karthigai: Monthly festival in South India dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Special Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha (Vishnu’s abode) are believed to open.
• Pausa Putrada Ekadashi: Fast for progeny; couples pray to Lord Vishnu for a good son.

December 31, 2025 – Kurma Dwadashi / Budha Pradosh Vrat
• Kurma Dwadashi: The 12th lunar day in Pausha month; associated with Kurma avatar of Vishnu.
• Budha Pradosh Vrat: Evening fast dedicated to Lord Shiva on Wednesday (Budha).