The month of April is of great importance for followers of Hinduism. During this time many major and sacred festivals are seen, which take religious and spiritual significance. Major festivals like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Mahavir Jayati, and Akshay Tritiya are celebrated with great devotion. With them, there are many fasting and auspicious dates in this month. Devotees see these festivals with rituals like worship, havan (fire rituals), community feast (Bhandara), and Dan.
In this article, we provide a detailed insight into the auspicious dates, rituals and importance of the major Hindu festivals in April 2025 so that you can take maximum advantage of these sacred opportunities.
Major Hindu festivals and dates in April 2025
April will be a witness to many important religious festivals. The month begins with Yamuna Shashti and continues with major celebrations like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and Akshay Tritia by the end of the month.
- April 3, 2025 – Yamuna Shashti
- April 5, 2025 – Durga Ashtami and Ashok Ashtami
- 6 April, 2025 – Ram navami
- 10 April, 2025 – Mahavir Jayanti
- April 12, 2025 – Hanuman Jayanti
- April 14, 2025 – Crutch
- 30 April, 2025 – Akshay Tritia
Let’s see these festivals in detail:
1. Durga Ashtami and Ashok Ashtami (April 5, 2025, Saturday)
Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga. On this day, devotees inspect, dominate the fast, and operate the girl Pujan (worship young girls as goddesses).
Auspicious time:
- Ashtami Tithi begins: April 4, 2025, 8:12 pm
- Ashtami Tithi ends: April 5, 2025, 7:26 am
- Best Time for Havan: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (April 5)
Creation:
- Clean the house and install the idol or picture of Goddess Durga.
- Burn a lamp and offer red flowers, coconut and sweets.
- Read Durga Saptashati or Durga Chalisa.
- Perform Havan and Virgo Pujan, providing food and gifts to young girls.
- Ashok Ashtami: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this day is considered auspicious for worship and it is believed that it is to overcome sorrows. It is considered beneficial to keep the leaves of Ashoka tree at home.
- Best Time for Pooja: 9:00 pm – 11:15 pm (April 5)
2. Ram Navami (April 6, 2025, Sunday)
Ram Navami marked the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. Devotees celebrate this day with special prayers, hymns and community feasts.
Auspicious time: 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Custom,
- Take a holy bath and wear new clothes.
- Install an idol or image of Lord Ram in the worship area.
- Offer fruits, flowers, sweets, and punchs (a mixture of five holy ingredients).
- Recite Ramayana, perform Aarti, and organize a community feast (Bhandara).
3. Mahavir Jayanti (April 10, 2025, Thursday)
- Mahavir Jayanti is an important festival for Jain, which celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
- Auspicious time: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Creation:
- Abhishek (holy bath) of the idol of Lord Mahavira.
- Offer flowers, fruits, rice and sweets.
- Read Mahavir Wani (teachings of Lord Mahavira) and donate to the needy.
4. Hanuman Jayanti (April 12, 2025, Saturday)
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the great devotee of Lord Rama. Devotees recited Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarakand, and organized bunders.
Auspicious time:
- Morning: 5:30 am – 7:00 am
- Evening: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Creation:
- Wear red clothes after taking a holy bath.
- Light a lamp before the idol of Lord Hanuman and recite Hanuman Chalisa.
- Read Sundarakand in the evening.
- Provide laddus, bondi, or roasted black gram.
5. Akshay Tritia (30 April, 2025, Wednesday)
Akshay Tritia is a very auspicious day, which is ideal for new beginnings, wealth accumulation and charity.
Auspicious time: The whole day is auspicious.
Creation:
- Wear yellow or red clothes after bathing.
- Decorate the main entrance with lotus flowers.
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with black sesame, basil leaves and holy offerings.
- Buying gold, silver or new items is considered very auspicious.
- Donate food, clothes and money to the needy.
Religious and spiritual importance of April festivals
1. Religious benefits:
- On these auspicious days, worship and fasting helps in purifying and attracting prosperity.
- Demonstration of dictation and charity removes negativity and brings positive results.
2. Spiritual advantage:
- Due to charity and engaging in good deeds, there is peace and positive energy.
- Starting new ventures during these festivals ensures success and progress in life.
3. Social importance:
- Community feast and festive celebrations strengthen the bond of love and unity.
- These ceremonies promote cultural traditions and social harmony.
Celebrate these festivals at home with devotion
- Even if you cannot get out, you can celebrate these festivals at home with full enthusiasm. Ensure a clean and decorated environment, make special prayers, and include family members in the celebration.
- For divine blessings, organize bhajans, girls pujans and group prayers.
- The festival is a great time to connect with loved ones and strengthen relationships.
