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Overview: This is a month-wise list of key Odia festivals in 2025. Most dates follow the lunar tithi (for Ekadashi, Purnima/Amabasya, etc.) and solar calendar (for Sankranti). Because Panchang calculations are location-dependent, timings can vary across cities and time zones. Always confirm with your local Odia Panchang before observance.
January 2025
- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Jan 10 (Fri) — Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi
- Uttarayana Makar Sankranti — Jan 14 (Tue) — Solar
- Sattila Ekadashi — Jan 25 (Sat) — Pausha, Krishna Ekadashi
February 2025
- Sri Panchami (Vasant Panchami) — Feb 2 (Sun) — Magha, Shukla Panchami
- Bhouma Ekadashi — Feb 8 (Sat) — Magha, Shukla Ekadashi
- Magha Purnima — Feb 12 (Wed) — Magha, Shukla Purnima
- Kumbha Sankranti — Feb 13 (Thu) — Solar
- Pankoddhar Ekadashi — Feb 24 (Mon) — Magha, Krishna Ekadashi
- Maha Shivaratri — Feb 26 (Wed) — Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi
March 2025
- Papanasini Ekadashi — Mar 10 (Mon) — Phalgun, Shukla Ekadashi
- Chhoti Holi / Holika Dahan — Mar 13 (Thu) — Phalgun, Shukla Purnima
- Holi — Mar 14 (Fri) — Phalgun, Krishna Pratipada
- Meena Sankranti — Mar 14 (Fri) — Solar
- Chandra Grahan (Purna) — Mar 14 (Fri) — Occurs during Purnima
- Papamochani Ekadashi — Mar 25 (Tue) — Phalgun, Krishna Ekadashi
- Vaishnava Papamochani Ekadashi — Mar 26 (Wed) — Phalgun, Krishna Ekadashi
- Surya Grahan (Anshika) — Mar 29 (Sat) — Occurs during Amabasya
April 2025
- Rama Navami — Apr 6 (Sun) — Chyatra, Shukla Nabami
- Kamada Ekadashi — Apr 8 (Tue) — Chyatra, Shukla Ekadashi
- Mahabisuba Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year) — Apr 14 (Mon) — Solar
- Baruthini Ekadashi — Apr 24 (Thu) — Chyatra, Krishna Ekadashi
- Akshaya Tritiya — Apr 30 (Wed) — Byisakha, Shukla Trutiya
May 2025
- Mohini Ekadashi — May 8 (Thu) — Byisakha, Shukla Ekadashi
- Brusha Sankranti — May 15 (Thu) — Solar
- Jala Krida Ekadashi — May 23 (Fri) — Byisakha, Krishna Ekadashi
- Savitri Amabasya — May 26 (Mon) — Byisakha, Krishna Amabasya
June 2025
- Nirjala Ekadashi — Jun 6 (Fri) — Jyosta, Shukla Ekadashi
- Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi — Jun 7 (Sat) — Jyosta, Shukla Ekadashi
- Raja Sankranti — Jun 15 (Sun) — Solar
- Khalilagi Ekadashi — Jun 21 (Sat) — Jyosta, Krishna Ekadashi
- Gauna Khalilagi Ekadashi — Jun 22 (Sun) — Jyosta, Krishna Ekadashi
- Vaishnava Khalilagi Ekadashi — Jun 22 (Sun) — Jyosta, Krishna Ekadashi
- Rath Yatra (Puri) — Jun 27 (Fri) — Asadha, Shukla Dwitiya
July 2025
- Harishayan Ekadashi — Jul 6 (Sun) — Asadha, Shukla Ekadashi
- Dakshinayana Karkata Sankranti — Jul 16 (Wed) — Solar
- Kamika Ekadashi — Jul 21 (Mon) — Asadha, Krishna Ekadashi
August 2025
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi — Aug 5 (Tue) — Srabana, Shukla Ekadashi
- Gamha Purnima — Aug 9 (Sat) — Srabana, Shukla Purnima
- Agastya Arghya — Aug 14 (Thu) — Astronomy calculation
- Janmashtami (Smarta) — Aug 15 (Fri) — Srabana, Krishna Ashtami
- Janmashtami (ISKCON) — Aug 16 (Sat) — Srabana, Krishna Ashtami
- Singha Sankranti — Aug 17 (Sun) — Solar
- Kaliyadalan Ekadashi — Aug 19 (Tue) — Srabana, Krishna Ekadashi
- Ganesh Chaturthi — Aug 27 (Wed) — Bhadra, Shukla Chaturthi
September 2025
- Parswa Paribartan Ekadashi — Sep 3 (Wed) — Bhadra, Shukla Ekadashi
- Chandra Grahan (Purna) — Sep 7 (Sun) — Occurs during Purnima
- Kanya Sankranti — Sep 17 (Wed) — Solar
- Indira Ekadashi — Sep 17 (Wed) — Bhadra, Krishna Ekadashi
- Mahalaya Amabasya — Sep 21 (Sun) — Bhadra, Krishna Amabasya
- Surya Grahan (Anshika) — Sep 22 (Mon) — Occurs during Amabasya
- Mahastami — Sep 30 (Tue) — Aswin, Shukla Ashtami
October 2025
- Dasahara / Vijaya Dashami — Oct 2 (Thu) — Aswin, Shukla Dashami
- Papankusha Ekadashi — Oct 3 (Fri) — Aswin, Shukla Ekadashi
- Garbhana Sankranti — Oct 17 (Fri) — Solar
- Rama Ekadashi — Oct 17 (Fri) — Aswin, Krishna Ekadashi
- Dhanteras — Oct 18 (Sat) — Aswin, Krishna Trayodashi
- Lakshmi Puja — Oct 21 (Tue) — Aswin, Krishna Amabasya
- Dipavali — Oct 21 (Tue) — Aswin, Krishna Amabasya
November 2025
- Deva Utthapan Ekadashi — Nov 1 (Sat) — Kartika, Shukla Ekadashi
- Gauna / Vaishnava Deva Utthapan Ekadashi — Nov 2 (Sun) — Kartika, Shukla Ekadashi
- Kartika Purnima — Nov 5 (Wed) — Kartika, Shukla Purnima
- Utpanna Ekadashi — Nov 15 (Sat) — Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi
- Bichha Sankranti — Nov 16 (Sun) — Solar
December 2025
- Gomati Ekadashi — Dec 1 (Mon) — Margashira, Shukla Ekadashi
- Saphala Ekadashi — Dec 15 (Mon) — Margashira, Krishna Ekadashi
- Dhanu Sankranti — Dec 16 (Tue) — Solar
- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Dec 30 (Tue) — Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi
- Gauna / Vaishnava Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Dec 31 (Wed) — Pausha, Shukla Ekadashi
Notes on Observance & Accuracy
- Local Panchang matters: Sunrise, moonrise, and tithi end times differ by location; observe per your city’s timings.
- Solar vs Lunar: Sankranti follows the solar transit; Ekadashi/Purnima/Amabasya follow the lunar tithi.
- Smarta vs ISKCON dates: Where noted (e.g., Janmashtami), observance may shift by a day.
- Eclipses: Visibility and rituals depend on your geography and local authorities’ guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) Why do festival dates change for different cities?
Because tithis and sankrantis depend on precise sun/moon positions and local sunrise, the calendar shifts slightly by location.
2) Which dates should I follow—this list or my temple/Panchang?
Use this as a planning reference, but follow your local temple or authoritative Panchang for final observance.
3) What is the difference between Smarta and ISKCON dates?
They use slightly different calendar conventions, so certain Vaishnava festivals (e.g., Janmashtami, Ekadashi) may differ by one day.
4) Are eclipse-day rituals compulsory?
Customs vary by sampradaya and family tradition. Consult your guru/temple for guidance.
5) Can businesses schedule launches around these dates?
Yes—many plan auspicious launches around Akshaya Tritiya, Pana Sankranti, Kartika Purnima, etc. Always vet with a local muhurta.
