According to the Hindu calendar, the end of the month of Vaishakh and Jyeshtha month begins in the month of May. There are many important fasts and festivals in this month, which have special significance for followers of Sanatan Dharma. Various fasts will be organized in May 2025, some of which special fasts and festivals are given here.
Major fasts and festivals of May 2025
1 May 2025 (Thursday) – Vinayaki Chaturthi fast
The month of May be the beginning of Vinayaki Chaturthi, which is especially the day of worship of Lord Ganesha.
2 May 2025 (Friday) – Saint Surdas Jayanti, Shankaracharya Jayanti, Ramanujan Jayanti, Skanda Shashthi
The importance of these days is especially due to the contribution of Sant Surdas, Shankaracharya, and Ramanujan.
3 May 2025 (Saturday) – Ganga Saptami
The day of Ganga Saptami is celebrated for the worship of the Ganges river.
4 May 2025 (Sunday) – Bhanu Saptami
This day is on the worship of Sun God, especially for the worship of the Sun.
5 May 2025 (Monday) – Sita Navami, Baglamukhi Jayanti, Menstrual durgashtami
Sita Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Mother Sita, wife of Lord Rama.
7 May 2025 (Wednesday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
This day is the day to remember Rabindranath Tagore’s contribution.
8 May 2025 (Thursday) – Mohini Ekadashi fast, Parashuram Dwadashi
Mohini Ekadashi fast is especially for the worship of the Mohini avatar of Lord Vishnu.
9 May 2025 (Friday) – Pradosh fast
Pradosh Vrat has an opportunity to worship Lord Shiva at the time of day and night union.
11 May 2025 (Sunday) – Narsingh Jayanti, Chinnamasta Jayanti
Narsingh Jayanti is the day of worship of Narsingh avatar of Lord Vishnu.
12 May 2025 (Monday) – Vaishakh Purnima, Buddha Jayanti, Kurm Jayanti
This day is for the worship of Lord Buddha and the Koram avatar of Lord Vishnu.
13 May 2025 (Monday) – Beginning of Jyeshtha Month, Narada jayanti
This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Narada Muni.
15 May 2025 (Thursday) – Taurus Sankranti
The day of Taurus Sankranti is especially a symbol of the Sun’s entry into Taurus.
16 May 2025 (Friday) – Ganesh Chaturthi fast, Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha is worshiped on Ganesh Chaturthi.
20 May 2025 (Tuesday) – Kalashtami, Monthly Krishna Janmashtami
This day is a celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, especially on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
23 May 2025 (Friday) – Apara Ekadashi fast
The Apara Ekadashi fast is organized to worship Lord Vishnu.
24 May 2025 (Saturday) – Pradosh fast, Shani Trayodashi
This day is for worshiping Lord Shiva and worshiping Shani Dev.
25 May 2025 (Sunday) – Shiv Chaturdashi fast, Monthly Shivaratri
Shiva Chaturdashi fast is the day of special worship of Lord Shiva.
26 May 2025 (Monday) – Vat Savitri fast, Darsha amavasya
This day is especially for the worship of the Vat tree.
27 May 2025 (Tuesday) – Bath-donation amavas, Shani Jayanti, Jyeshtha Amavasya
This day specially holds the importance of bathing and charity.
29 May 2025 (Thursday) – Rambha Teej fast
Rambha Teej fast is done especially by women devotees.
30 May 2025 (Friday) – Vinayak Chaturthi fast
The month of May ends again with Vinayak Chaturthi, which is the day of worship of Lord Ganesha.
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