December 2025 Hindu Festival Calendar & Important Days
Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti, and Datta Jayanti Dates
December 2025 is a spiritually significant month, marking the culmination of the auspicious Margashirsha month and the beginning of Pausha. This month is highlighted by major observances such as Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti, alongside days of national pride like Indian Navy Day and Vijay Diwas.
Below is the detailed almanac for Hyderabad, India, covering Tithi timings, Vrat observances, and Parana times. For a broader view of the entire year's auspicious dates, you can visit our Hindu Festival Calendar.
Monday, 01 December 2025: Vaikuntha Ekadashi & Gita Jayanti
This is one of the most auspicious days of the year. Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi) is observed by both Smarta and Vaishnava traditions on this date. It coincides with Gita Jayanti, the day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita.
- Tithi: Shukla Ekadashi lasts until 07:02 PM.
- Event: Nagaland Statehood Day.
Tuesday, 02 December 2025: Ekadashi Parana
For those who fasted on the 1st, the Parana (breaking of the fast) timings are crucial.
- Parana Time: 06:30 AM - 08:52 AM.
- Other Events: Asom Divas (Sukapha Divas) and Bhauma Pradosham (for Lord Shiva).
Thursday, 04 December 2025: Datta Jayanti
Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
- Tithi: Shukla Chaturdashi ends at 08:39 AM.
- National Event: Indian Navy Day.
Sunday, 07 December 2025: Sankashti Chaturthi
A day dedicated to Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles. It is also Armed Forces Flag Day.
Thursday, 11 December 2025: Kalabhairav Jayanti
The birth anniversary of Lord Kalabhairav, the fierce manifestation of Shiva.
Monday, 15 December 2025: Saphala Ekadashi
Smarta and Vaishnava Krishna Ekadashi are observed today.
- Tithi: Krishna Ekadashi ends at 09:21 PM.
Tuesday, 16 December 2025: Dhanu Sankramana & Vijay Diwas
A significant day for both solar transitions and national history.
- Dhanu Sankramana: The Sun enters Sagittarius. Punyakala: 06:39 AM - 01:03 PM.
- Vrat Parana: Breaking the Ekadashi fast between 06:39 AM - 10:59 AM.
- National Event: Vijay Diwas (Victory Day).
Wednesday, 17 December 2025: Pradosham
Soumya Pradosham is observed today for the propitiation of Lord Shiva.
Friday, 19 December 2025: Amavasya
The new moon day, ideal for Darsha Shraddha and ancestral offerings.
Monday, 22 December 2025: National Mathematics Day
Celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. In the lunar calendar, this is Shukla Dvitiya.
Tuesday, 23 December 2025: Kisan Diwas
Farmer's Day is celebrated across India to honor the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Thursday, 25 December 2025: Good Governance Day
While celebrated globally as Christmas, India also observes this day as Good Governance Day (Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary).
- Tithi: Shukla Panchami (till 01:44 PM).
Note: All timings are calculated for Hyderabad, India (IST). Tithi end times may vary slightly based on your specific location.
