Wed Jan 01 04:40:00 UTC 2025: **2025 Hindu Festival Calendar Released**

NEW DELHI — A comprehensive list of Hindu festivals and observances for 2025 has been released. The calendar, spanning from January to December, includes major celebrations such as Makar Sankranti, Chaitra Navratri, Hanuman Jayanti, and the Sharad Navratri.

Key dates include:

* **Makar Sankranti:** January 14th (Tuesday)
* **Chaitra Navratri (begins):** March 30th (Sunday)
* **Chaitra Navratri (ends):** April 7th (Monday)
* **Hanuman Jayanti:** April 12th (Saturday)
* **Devshayani Ekadashi:** July 6th (Sunday)
* **Guru Purnima:** July 10th (Thursday)
* **Independence Day:** August 15th (Friday)
* **Hartalika Teej:** August 26th (Tuesday)
* **Anant Chaturdashi:** September 6th (Saturday)
* **Sharad Navratri (begins):** September 22nd (Monday)
* **Durga Ashtami Puja:** September 30th (Tuesday)
* **Durga Navami Puja:** October 1st (Wednesday)
* **Sharad Navratri (ends):** October 2nd (Thursday)
* **Naraka Chaturdashi:** October 20th (Sunday)
* **Govardhan Puja:** October 22nd (Tuesday)
* **Dev Uthani Ekadashi:** November 1st (Saturday)

This calendar serves as a valuable resource for Hindus planning their year around religious observances. The full calendar can be found online.

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