With the arrival of April, it’s time to observe several important festivals and rituals in Sanatan Dharma. This month holds immense significance as it encompasses key events like Chaitra Navratri, during which devotees worship Goddess Durga and observe fasts. Additionally, special rituals such as Kanya Pujan are conducted on the Ashtami and Navami dates, drawing the blessings of Goddess Durga. Let’s take a look at the important Vrat and festivals in April 2025:
April 2025 Vrat and Festival List
– 1st April – Masik Kartigai and Vinayak Chaturthi
– 2nd April – Lakshmi Panchami
– 3rd April – Yamuna Chhath, Rohini Vrat, and Skand Shasthi
– 5th April – Masik Durga Ashtami
– 6th April – Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti
– 8th April – Kamada Ekadashi
– 9th April – Vaman Dwadashi
– 10th April – Mahavir Swami Jayanti and Pradosh Vrat
– 12th April – Hanuman Jayanti and Chaitra Purnima
– 13th April – Beginning of Vaishakh Month
– 14th April – Mesh Sankranti
– 16th April – Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi
– 20th April – Bhanu Saptami, Kalashtami, and Masik Krishna Janmashtami
– 24th April – Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
– 25th April – Pradosh Vrat
– 26th April – Masik Shivratri
– 27th April – Vaishakh Amavasya
– 29th April – Parshuram Jayanti and Masik Kartigai
– 30th April – Akshay Tritiya and Rohini Vrat
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Calendar
– Day 1 – Worship of Goddess Shailaputri
– Day 2 – Worship of Goddess Brahmacharini
– Day 3 – Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta
– Day 4 – Worship of Goddess Kushmanda
– Day 5 – Worship of Goddess Skandamata
– Day 6 – Worship of Goddess Katyayani
– Day 7 – Worship of Goddess Kalratri
– Day 8 – Worship of Goddess Mahagauri
– Day 9 – Worship of Goddess Siddhidatri
Kanya Pujan 2025
According to the Vedic Panchang, Kanya Pujan is performed on the Ashtami or Navami date during Chaitra Navratri. This year, Ashtami falls on 5th April, and Navami falls on 6th April, so Kanya Pujan will be conducted on 6th April.
Kamada Ekadashi 2025 Shubh Muhurat
As per the Vedic Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month will begin on 7th April at 8:00 PM and end on 8th April at 9:12 PM. Therefore, Kamada Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on 8th April.
April is a month filled with spiritual significance, and by observing these important fasts and rituals, devotees can seek divine blessings for prosperity, peace, and well-being.
