Some of the main Indian festivals and celebrations will take place in August 2025. Let’s look at some of them:
Nag Panchami: August 4 (Monday)
Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival during the monsoon. People worship snakes, mainly cobras, like divine protectors.
Devatives offer milk, sweets and prayers to Haddy’s idols or live snakes. The festival is associated with the stories of Mahabharata and Shree Krishna.
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Jhulan Purnima: August 8 (Friday)
Jhulan Purnima is a joyous festival celebrating the love of Krishna and Radha. It is marked by hammocks that symbolize the cycle of time. It is observed mainly in West Bengal and Odisha.
The devotees decorate swings, sing Bhajance and connect to prayers. The festival supports unity, devotion and cultural connection.
RAKSHA BANDHAN (RAKHI): August 9 (Saturday)
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, the nurses adjust Rakhi to their brothers’ wrist and pray for their well -being. In return, the brothers provide gifts and promise lifelong support.
The festival now includes cousins, friends and even community helpers. In 1905, Rabindranath Tagore used During the Bengalian section of the Raksha Bandhan to promote the Hindu Muslim Brotherhood against British politics division and rules.
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Independence Day: August 15 (Friday)
Independence Day means Indian freedom from the British government in 1947. It reminds us of the victims of the freedom and birth warriors as a free democratic nation.
The day connects people from all backgrounds. Increasing the flag, cultural action and patriotic songs inspire responsibility to the nation.
Parsi New Year (Navroz): August 15 (Friday)
Zal, New Year Parsi, means “New Day” and presents a new beginning for the Parsi community in India. It means for restoration, hope and spiritual reflection.
Families wear new clothes, pray for fire temples and enjoy traditional food together. People visit relatives, exchange sweets, give charity and honor their rich Zoroastrian culture.
Janmashtami: August 16 (Saturday)
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Shree Krishny, who is believed to be the eighth form of Vishnu. Devoted quickly, sing Bhajans and pray overnight.
At midnight, the children’s Krishna Idol is placed in the cradle. The festival refers to the victory of good over evil. It includes cultural events such as Dahi Handi and Rasa Lila.
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Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27 (Wednesday)
Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten -day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Shree Ganesha. He is known as obstacles and the god of wisdom, success and new beginnings.
People worship Ganesha with sweets like modak, songs, prayers and decorated idols. The festival ends with an idol of immersion. It combines all Indian communities and symbolizes cultural unity.
Onam: August 26 (Tuesday)
Onam is the largest Keral harvest festival, starting on 26 August this year and ending in September 5th. It refers to the return of King Mahabali, a kind ruler of mythology. People believe his government brought peace and equality.
Onam also welcomes the harvest season with joy. The festival includes boat races, floral art, folk dances and great holidays.
Other celebrations
August 2025 will also see many regional and cultural festivals. Friendship Day (August 3) is popular among youth and students. Tendong Lho Rum Faat (August 8) in Sikki honors a hill that saved lives.
Manipur is observed by Patriots (August 13) for its freedom fighters. Hartalika Teej (August 26) is when women pray for married happiness. It is particularly celebrated in states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Sikkim.
National Sport Day (August 29) celebrates Dyan Chand’s birthday. Schools generally organize sports activities and competitions.
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