| Date | Festival / Vrat Name | Notes / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2025 | Geeta Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) | Anniversary of the discourse of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| 2 December 2025 | World AIDS Day | Global observance. |
| 4 December 2025 | Dattatreya Jayanti & Annapurna Jayanti | Celebrations in honour of respective deities. |
| 7 December 2025 | Akhuratha Sankashti (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi) | Monthly Ganesha vrat. |
| 11 December 2025 | Kalashtami (Krishna Paksha Ashtami) | Bhairav/Kaala-Ashtami observance. |
| 15 December 2025 | Saphala Ekadashi (Pausha, Krishna Paksha) | Vaishnava Ekadashi. |
| 16 December 2025 | Dhanu Sankranti | Sun’s transit into Dhanu (Sagittarius). |
| 19 December 2025 | Shortest Day of Year / Darsha Amavasya | Winter solstice event & Amavasya observance. |
| 23 December 2025 | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Pausha, Shukla Chaturthi) | Monthly Ganesh Chaturthi. |
| 25 December 2025 | Christmas | Christian observance widely celebrated. |
| 26 December 2025 | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru. |
| 30 December 2025 | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi) | Ekadashi dedicated to Vishnu; auspicious for families. |
| 31 December 2025 | Masik Karthigai / New Year’s Eve | Monthly observance + end-of-year festivity. |
🌼 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – December 2025 Festivals
Q1. What are the important Hindu festivals in December 2025?
Major festivals in December 2025 include Gita Jayanti, Dattatreya Jayanti, Saphala Ekadashi, Dhanu Sankranti, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.
Q2. When is Gita Jayanti 2025 celebrated?
Gita Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on 1st December 2025 (Mokshada Ekadashi), marking the day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.
Q3. What is the date of Dhanu Sankranti in 2025?
Dhanu Sankranti falls on 16th December 2025, when the Sun enters Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi), marking the beginning of a spiritually auspicious period.
Q4. When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi or Pausha Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on 30th December 2025, dedicated to Lord Vishnu for liberation and protection.
Q5. What is the significance of Saphala Ekadashi?
Saphala Ekadashi (15 December 2025) is believed to destroy sins and help devotees attain success and prosperity through fasting and devotion to Vishnu.
Q6. Which major Sikh and Christian festivals fall in December 2025?
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (26 December) and Christmas (25 December) are also celebrated widely across India in December.
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