Important Hindu Festivals and Vratams in June 2025

We bring you information about the important festivals and Vratam days each month. Here, you will find details about some of the significant Hindu festivals and fasting days that we will observe and celebrate in the upcoming month of June 2025. Let us worship the Lord on these auspicious days and receive His abundant blessings.

Key Days in June 2025

June 01 – Sashti Vratam: This day is observed with a fast dedicated to Lord Muruga. Worshipping Murugan on this day brings all kinds of prosperity.

June 02 – Somavara Vratam: Monday is an auspicious day for Lord Shiva. Observing the Somavara Vratam on this day, praying to Lord Shiva, bestows peace of mind and well-being.

June 03 – Rishabha Vratam: This day is suitable for worshipping Lord Shiva, who graces us on his Rishabha (Nandi) mount. Visiting Shiva temples on this day is considered special.

June 06 – Ekadasi Vratam: This Ekadasi fast is dedicated to Lord Perumal (Vishnu). Observing Ekadasi Vratam and worshipping Lord Mahavishnu absolves sins and grants liberation.

June 08 – Pradosham: An extremely auspicious day for Lord Shiva. Worshipping Nandi Bhagavan and Lord Shiva in the evening on this day yields great benefits.

June 09 – Vaikasi Visakam: The auspicious day of Lord Muruga’s incarnation, Vaikasi Visakam, falls on this date. Worshipping Murugan on this day bestows wisdom and success.

June 10 – Pournami Vratam, Savitri Vratam: Observing a fast and worshipping the Lord on Pournami (Full Moon) day is beneficial. Additionally, married women observe Savitri Vratam on this day for the well-being of their husbands.

June 11 – Pournami: This day is marked by the Pournami tithi (Full Moon). Worshipping the Lord on Pournami day brings peace of mind.

June 14 – Sankatahara Chaturthi Vratam: Sankatahara Chaturthi, auspicious for Lord Ganesha, is observed on this day. Fasting and worshipping Ganesha on this day removes obstacles and brings good fortune.

June 15 – Tiruvonam Vratam, Mithuna Sankranti, Sabarimala Nadai Thirappu:

• Tiruvonam Vratam: An auspicious day coinciding with the Tiruvonam star, dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. Worshipping Perumal on this day is significant.
• Mithuna Sankranti: The day when the Sun transits into the Mithuna (Gemini) Rashi. This is considered an important Punya Kala (auspicious period).
• Sabarimala Nadai Thirappu: The day when the Sabarimala Ayyappan temple opens for monthly pujas.

June 21 – Yogini Ekadasi Vratam: This Ekadasi, falling on the waning moon phase of the Aani month, is known as Yogini Ekadasi. Observing a fast and worshipping Vishnu on this day yields good results.

June 22 – Karthigai Vratam, Ekadasi Vratam:

• Karthigai Vratam: An auspicious Vratam observed on the Karthigai star, dedicated to Lord Muruga.
• Ekadasi Vratam: Another Ekadasi fast dedicated to Lord Perumal also falls on this day.

June 23 – Masa Shivaratri, Pradosham, Soma Pradosham:

• Masa Shivaratri: The monthly Shivaratri, an auspicious day for worshipping Lord Shiva.
• Pradosham: An auspicious Pradosham day for Lord Shiva. As this day falls on a Monday, it is called Soma Pradosham, which is considered very special.

June 25 – Amavasai: Amavasai (New Moon) is an important day for performing tarpanam (offerings) to ancestors and other ancestral rituals.

June 26 – Chandra Darisanam: The day after Amavasai, when the crescent moon is sighted. Sighting the crescent moon brings auspicious benefits.

June 27 – Puri Rath Yatra, Shirdi Varusha Pirappu:

• Puri Rath Yatra: The world-renowned Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, held in Puri, Odisha, begins on this day.
• Shirdi Varusha Pirappu: The New Year celebration at the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple.

June 28 – Chaturthi Vratam: Chaturthi Vratam, auspicious for worshipping Lord Ganesha.

June 30 – Somavara Vratam: Another Somavara Vratam falls at the end of this month.

Observe these sacred days in June and receive the blessings of the Almighty for a prosperous life.