November 2025 promises to be a vibrant month filled with numerous festivals, fasts, vrats, and auspicious days celebrated across India. This month holds deep religious and cultural significance for devotees, marking the end of Chaturmas and the revival of auspicious activities with Dev Uthani Ekadashi. From Dev Uthani Ekadashi to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Vivaah Panchami, November is packed with occasions that celebrate devotion, light, and divine unions.

Key Festivals and Events

• Dev Uthani Ekadashi (November 1): This significant day marks the end of Chaturmas, a four-month period of fasting and abstinence, and signifies the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his slumber. It is a time for new beginnings and the resumption of auspicious activities.

• Tulsi Vivah (November 2): Celebrated on the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi (holy basil) plant to Lord Vishnu. This festival marks the beginning of the Hindu wedding season.

• Som Pradosh Vrat & Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (November 3): Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, where devotees worship them together for blessings.

• Dev Deepawali (November 5): Celebrated on Kartik Purnima, Dev Deepawali is a festival of lights observed in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The ghats of the Ganges River are illuminated with thousands of diyas (oil lamps), creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

• Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 5): Also known as Gurpurab, this day celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The Sikh community observes this festival with prayers, community service, and recitations from the Guru Granth Sahib. Processions are carried out, and community kitchens (langars) offer free meals to all.

• Kartik Purnima (November 5): This full moon day in the month of Kartik is considered highly auspicious. Many devotees take a dip in the holy rivers, especially in places like Haridwar and Varanasi, and light diyas along the riverbanks. It also coincides with the Pushkar Camel Fair, adding a spiritual dimension to the event.

• Wangala Festival (November 7): The Wangala Festival of Meghalaya, also known as the "100 Drum Wangala Festival," is traditionally practiced by the Garo tribe. This annual harvest festival is celebrated in honor of Misi Saljong, the Great Giver, and marks the beginning of winter and the end of labor in the fields.

• Children's Day (November 14): Celebrated across India on November 14th, this day is a tribute to the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and a day to celebrate children.

• Vivaah Panchami (November 25): This festival celebrates the marriage of Lord Rama and Sita. It is observed on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Margashirsha.

Other Important Observances

Besides these major festivals, November 2025 will also witness several other important fasts and observances, including:

• Ekadashi Vrats: Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe fasts on Ekadashi days (the 11th day of each fortnight).
• Pradosh Vrats: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, these fasts are observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of each fortnight.
• Sankashti Chaturthi: This day, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is observed with fasting and prayers.
• Masik Shivaratri: Celebrated every month, this day is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Amavasya: The new moon day is considered auspicious for performing rituals and paying homage to ancestors.

November 2025 is set to be a month of spiritual rejuvenation and cultural celebrations across India. With a wide array of festivals and observances, it offers a glimpse into the country's rich religious traditions and provides opportunities for devotees to connect with the divine.