Bengali Festival Calendar: June to December 2025

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Bengali culture is rich with spiritual heritage, seasonal rituals, and grand festivities that unite communities across West Bengal and beyond. From the divine chants of Ratha Jatra to the illuminating lights of Dipabali, every month brings its own unique reason to celebrate.

At Pujalane.com, we’ve curated the 2025 Bengali festival calendar from June to December so you never miss an auspicious moment. Mark your dates and prepare for soulful celebrations!

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📅 June 2025 Festivals

• Mithuna Sankranti – June 15, Sunday
  A transition point in the solar calendar, observed with holy dips and prayers.

• Ratha Jatra – June 27, Friday
  Witness the grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, celebrated with much devotion and fanfare.

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📅 July 2025 Festivals

• Guru Purnima – July 10, Thursday
  A day to honour our spiritual and academic gurus.

• Karka Sankranti – July 16, Wednesday
  Marks the beginning of the Dakshinayana phase, observed with prayers.

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📅 August 2025 Festivals

• Rakhi Bandhan – August 9, Saturday
  Celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.

• Nag Panchami – August 13, Wednesday
  Devotees offer prayers to serpent deities for protection and blessings.

• Janmashtami (Smarta) – August 15, Friday
  Janmashtami (ISKCON) – August 16, Saturday
  Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, bhajans, and pujas.

• Simha Sankranti – August 17, Sunday
  Another solar transition day, observed with ritual bathing.

• Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, Wednesday
  The joyous arrival of Lord Ganesha, marking new beginnings.

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📅 September 2025 Festivals

• Agastya Arghya – September 4, Thursday
  A ritual offering to the sage Agastya during Chaturmas.

• Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) – September 7, Sunday
  A total lunar eclipse with religious significance.

• Vishwakarma Puja – September 17, Wednesday
  Celebrating the divine architect of the gods.

• Kanya Sankranti – September 17, Wednesday
  Marks the Sun’s movement into Virgo.

• Mahalaya – September 21, Sunday
  The invocation of Goddess Durga begins – the prelude to Durga Puja.

• Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) – September 22, Monday
  A partial solar eclipse – observed with fasting and mantras.

• Kalparambha & Akal Bodhon – September 28, Sunday
  The ritual awakening of Goddess Durga.

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📅 October 2025 Festivals

• Durga Saptami – September 29, Monday

• Durga Ashtami – September 30, Tuesday

• Maha Navami – October 1, Wednesday

• Vijayadashami – October 2, Thursday
  The grandeur of Durga Puja culminates in Vijayadashami, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

• Lakshmi Puja – October 6, Monday
  Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and peace.

• Tula Sankranti – October 17, Friday
  A solar transition day, entering Libra.

• Dhanteras – October 18, Saturday
  The first day of Diwali, associated with wealth and health.

• Dipabali & Kali Puja – October 20, Monday
  West Bengal’s night of Kali Puja aligns with Diwali – both celebrated with lights, prayers, and firecrackers.

• Bhai Phonta – October 23, Thursday
  A heartfelt ritual between siblings, akin to Bhai Dooj.

• Chhath Puja – October 27, Monday
  Devoted to the Sun God, observed especially by Bihari and Bengali communities.

• Jagaddhatri Puja – October 31, Friday
  A festival that reflects divine strength and peace, often seen as a continuation of Durga Puja.

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📅 November & December 2025

• Vrishchika Sankranti – November 16, Sunday
  Solar transition into Scorpio, marked with religious rituals.

• Dhanu Sankranti – December 16, Tuesday
  The Sun enters Sagittarius – an auspicious period for charitable acts.

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