August fast, festival
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of August is very important spiritually. This month, many major festivals, fasts and worship are celebrated which are not only special from the religious point of view, but also the traditions associated with them also connect people socially and culturally. In August 2025, big festivals like Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated.
The month of August 2025 will be full of religion, tradition and reverence. This month will be particularly fruitful for those who are deep in faith, worship and fasting. By following every date and Muhurta carefully, you can not only get religious benefits, but can also get mental peace and positive energy. Let’s know which festivals and fasts are going to fall this month and what auspicious time
August fast, festivals
5 August 2025, The fast of Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday. This fast is observed for the attainment of children and happiness and prosperity of children. On this day, worship and fast of Lord Vishnu has special significance.
Pooja Muhurta: 6:10 am to 8:20 pm.
6 August To Shukla Paksha Pradosh fast It will be celebrated which is on Wednesday. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the evening. Fasting destroys disease, mourning and poverty.
Sandhya Puja Time from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm.
August 8, On friday Varlakshmi fast Will be observed. This fast is specially married women for the happiness and prosperity and good fortune of their family. It has special significance in South India.
Auspicious Muhurta- From 7:05 am to 9:00 am, worship can also be done throughout the day.
9 August, On Saturday Raksha Bandhan The festival of will be celebrated. On this day, the sisters tie a rakhi on the wrist of the brothers and take the promise of Raksha-Sutra.
Auspicious time to tie rakhi: 10:15 am to 1:45 pm.
August 12 Two festivals will be celebrated –Kajri Teej and Sankashti ChaturthiKajri Teej is especially celebrated by the women of North India, while Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Kajri Teej Pujan Muhurta- 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sankashti Chaturthi Chandrodaya Pujan- Between 8:45 pm to 9:30 pm
August 16, On Saturday Sri Krishna Janmashtami The festival of will be celebrated. On this day, the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated in the night.
Nishith Kaal Pujan Muhurta- 12:04 am (17 August) to 12:47 AM.
August 19, On Tuesday Aja Ekadashi The fast of will be observed. This fast is observed to attain salvation and it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Poojan Muhurta- 6:10 am to 8:15 pm.
20 August To Krishna Paksha Pradosh fast This fast is observed to please Lord Shiva and worship has special significance in the evening.
Auspicious time- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
21 August To Monthly Shivaratri Will be celebrated This festival comes on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of every month and the worship of Shiva is attained special virtue.
Night Poojan Muhurta- 11:45 to 12:30 AM.
22 August To Kushgrahani Amavasya Will be celebrated This day was considered auspicious for Shraddha Karma and Donation. On this day there is a tradition of collecting Kush which is used in Pitrupaksha.
Auspicious time (Kush collection and donation)- 6:00 am to 8:30 pm.
26 AugustOn Tuesday Hartalika Teej Will be celebrated This fast is observed by women with the wish of unbroken good fortune. On this day, Nirjala fast is kept and Shiva-Parvati is worshiped at night.
Auspicious time- 5:55 am to 8:15 am. Worship can also be done on the night.
27 August To Ganesh Chaturthi Will be celebrated On this day, special worship is done by installing the idol of Ganpati Bappa. This festival lasts for ten days.
Murthy Establishment Muhurta- 11:05 am to 1:40 pm.
31 August To Radha Ashtami The festival of is, which is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Radharani. This day is a symbol of devotion and love.
Poojan Muhurta- is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
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