ISKCON Panchang 2025
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava Panchang (Gaurabda era). Each day shows its tithi and nakshatra, with the Ekadashi fasting days and Krishna and Vaishnava festivals highlighted.
May 2025
Gaurabda 539
Madhusudana Masa (Vaishakha) – Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
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 Panchang 2025 - festivals and vrats through the year
The ISKCON Panchang 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 Gaurabda 538 – 539.
January 2025 Narayana Masa (Pausha) – Madhava Masa (Magha)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Fri |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Gaura Ekadashi |
| 25 Jan | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
February 2025 Madhava Masa (Magha) – Govinda Masa (Phalguna)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 24 Feb | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
March 2025 Govinda Masa (Phalguna) – Vishnu Masa (Chaitra)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 13 Mar | Thu |
Holika Dahan The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion. |
Gaura 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. |
Gaura Purnima |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
April 2025 Vishnu Masa (Chaitra) – Madhusudana Masa (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. |
Gaura Navami |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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. |
Gaura Tritiya |
May 2025 Madhusudana Masa (Vaishakha) – Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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. |
Gaura Trayodashi |
| 23 May | Fri | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
June 2025 Trivikrama Masa (Jyeshtha) – Vamana Masa (Ashadha)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun | Fri | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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. |
Gaura 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. |
Gaura Dwitiya |
July 2025 Vamana Masa (Ashadha) – Shridhara Masa (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. |
Gaura Dashami |
| 6 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 21 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
August 2025 Shridhara Masa (Shravana) – Hrishikesha Masa (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. |
Gaura Ekadashi |
| 5 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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. |
Gaura Shashthi |
| 31 Aug | Sun |
Radhashtami The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami. |
Gaura Ashtami |
September 2025 Hrishikesha Masa (Bhadrapada) – Padmanabha Masa (Ashwina)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Wed | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 17 Sep | Wed | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
October 2025 Padmanabha Masa (Ashwina) – Damodara Masa (Kartika)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Fri | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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 Damodara Masa (Kartika) – Keshava Masa (Margashirsha)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sat | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura 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. |
Gaura 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. |
Gaura Purnima |
| 15 Nov | Sat | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
December 2025 Keshava Masa (Margashirsha) – Narayana Masa (Pausha)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Ekadashi |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Dec | Tue | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Gaura Dashami |
| 30 Dec | Tue |
Vaikunta Ekadashi The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Gaura Dashami |
What happened in the sky in 2025
Beyond the dates the ISKCON Panchang 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 | ISKCON date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 12:28 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Govinda Masa (Phalguna) Purnima | Not visible |
| 29 Mar 4:17 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Vishnu Masa (Chaitra) Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Sep 11:41 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Hrishikesha Masa (Bhadrapada) Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Sep 1:11 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Padmanabha Masa (Ashwina) Gaura 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the ISKCON Panchang 2025
How many festivals and vrats does the ISKCON Panchang list in 2025?
The ISKCON Panchang 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 Panchang 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 Panchang?
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 Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2025 spans Gaurabda 538 – 539. 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 Panchang opens on the current month.
About the ISKCON Panchang
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava Panchang (Gaurabda era). Each day shows its tithi and nakshatra, with the Ekadashi fasting days and Krishna and Vaishnava festivals highlighted.
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.
