ISKCON Calendar 2025
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
January 2025
Vikram Samvat 2081 (Pingala)
Pausha – Magha
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
ISKCON Calendar 2025 - festivals and vrats through the year
The ISKCON Calendar lists 43 dates in 2025, opening with Pausha Putrada Ekadashi on 10 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 30 December. Of these, 25 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 7 dates. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2081 – 2082.
January 2025 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Fri |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 Jan | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
February 2025 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 24 Feb | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
March 2025 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Mar | Thu |
Holika Dahan The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Mar | Fri |
Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga The festival of colours celebrating spring, love and the victory of good over evil; the day of colours is Dhuleti in Gujarat and the Shimga festival in Maharashtra and the Konkan. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
April 2025 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr | Sun |
Rama Navami The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions. |
Shukla Navami |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 24 Apr | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Apr | Wed |
Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) An auspicious day for new beginnings and buying gold; whatever is begun is believed to prosper. In Rajasthan this Akha Teej is a major wedding day, and Sindhis keep it as Akhand Teej. |
Shukla Tritiya |
May 2025 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 May | Sat |
Narasimha Jayanti Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 23 May | Fri | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
June 2025 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun | Fri | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Jun | Wed |
Snana Yatra On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Jun | Sat | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 27 Jun | Fri |
Jagannath Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
July 2025 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul | Sat |
Ulto Rath Yatra The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 6 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 21 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
August 2025 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug | Tue |
Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Aug | Sat |
Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 17 Aug | Sun |
Nandotsav The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry. |
Krishna Navami |
| 19 Aug | Tue | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Aug | Fri |
Balarama Jayanti The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 31 Aug | Sun |
Radhashtami The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
September 2025 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Wed | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Sep | Wed | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
October 2025 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Fri | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Oct | Tue |
Govardhan Puja / Annakut Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity. |
Krishna Amavasya |
November 2025 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sat | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Nov | Sun |
Tulsi Vivah The ceremonial marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) on Kartik Dwadashi, the day after Prabodhini Ekadashi, which opens the Hindu wedding season. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Nov | Wed |
Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali Gods are said to descend to earth — ghats and temples are lit with rows of lamps; in Gujarat it is Dev Diwali and the Vautha fair is held, while in Rajasthan the Pushkar Camel Fair, the Kapil Muni Fair at Kolayat and the Chandrabhaga Fair at Jhalrapatan all culminate on this full moon. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Nov | Sat | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
December 2025 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Dec | Tue | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 30 Dec | Tue |
Vaikunta Ekadashi The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Dashami |
What happened in the sky in 2025
Beyond the dates the ISKCON Calendar lists, 2025 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Holika Dahan fell on 13 March, 12 days earlier in the year than in 2024 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2025
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 12:28 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Phalguna Purnima | Not visible |
| 29 Mar 4:17 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chaitra Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Sep 11:41 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Bhadrapada Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Sep 1:11 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashwina Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2025
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 9:50 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Kumbha → Meena |
| 14 May 10:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
| 18 Oct 8:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
| 5 Dec 5:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Mithuna re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Kumbha on 18 May 2025, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the ISKCON Calendar 2025
How many festivals and vrats does the ISKCON Calendar list in 2025?
The ISKCON Calendar lists 43 dates in 2025, of which 25 are vrats. The first is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi on Friday, 10 January 2025, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
What are the main festival dates in the ISKCON Calendar for 2025?
The first major observances of 2025 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Friday, 10 January 2025
- Holika Dahan - Thursday, 13 March 2025
- Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga - Friday, 14 March 2025
- Rama Navami - Sunday, 6 April 2025
- Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) - Wednesday, 30 April 2025
- Narasimha Jayanti - Saturday, 10 May 2025
Which month of 2025 has the most observances in the ISKCON Calendar?
August 2025 is the fullest month with 7 dates, including Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Krishna Janmashtami, Nandotsav, Aja Ekadashi, Balarama Jayanti, Radhashtami.
Which traditional year does 2025 correspond to in the ISKCON Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2025 spans Vikram Samvat 2081 – 2082. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Did 2025 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2025 had twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Were there any eclipses in 2025?
2025 had 4 eclipses:
- 14 March 2025 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 29 March 2025 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 September 2025 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 22 September 2025 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2025?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2025:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Meena on 29 March 2025
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mithuna on 14 May 2025
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 18 October 2025
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mithuna on 5 December 2025, moving retrograde
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 2025?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The ISKCON Calendar opens on the current month.
About the ISKCON Calendar
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
