September 2025 is packed with significant festivals, vrats, and astronomical events. From Ganesh Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi, Pitrupaksha, Navratri, to two major eclipses, this month is spiritually important. Below is the complete date-wise list with brief descriptions:
September 1, 2025 (Monday) – Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
A ritual dedicated to Goddess Gauri, observed for the prosperity and well-being of the family.
September 2, 2025 (Tuesday) – Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana
The immersion ceremony of the Goddess Gauri idols after the puja rituals.
September 3, 2025 (Wednesday) – Parsva Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi)
A highly auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for spiritual progress.
September 4, 2025 (Thursday) – Vamana Jayanti, Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti, Agastya Arghya, Kalki Dwadashi
This day marks the birth anniversary of Vamana (an avatar of Vishnu) and Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. It also includes offering Arghya to sage Agastya.
September 5, 2025 (Friday) – Onam, Teacher’s Day, Shukra Pradosh Vrat
Onam is celebrated in Kerala with great enthusiasm. The day also coincides with Teacher’s Day in India and Pradosh Vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva.
September 6, 2025 (Saturday) – Ganesh Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi
The last day of Ganesh Utsav is when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in grand processions.
September 7, 2025 (Sunday) – Bhadrapada Purnima, Purnima Shraddha & Chandra Grahan (Total Lunar Eclipse)
A very significant day featuring Purnima rituals and a total lunar eclipse visible in India.
September 8, 2025 (Monday) – Pitrupaksha Begins, Pratipada Shraddha
The start of the fortnight dedicated to ancestors is performed with Shraddha rituals.
September 14, 2025 (Sunday) – Jivitputrika Vrat, Hindi Diwas, Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends
A special fast is observed by mothers for the well-being of their children.
September 15, 2025 (Monday) – Engineer’s Day & Visvesvaraya Jayanti
India celebrates the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya as Engineer’s Day.
September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) – Vishwakarma Puja, Kanya Sankranti, Indira Ekadashi
A day to worship Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, along with an important Sankranti transition.
September 21, 2025 (Sunday) – Sarva Pitru Amavasya
The final day of the Shraddha rituals to honor ancestors.
September 22, 2025 (Monday) – Navratri Begins, Ghatasthapana, Surya Grahan (Partial Solar Eclipse)
The start of Sharadiya Navratri with Ghatasthapana and a partial solar eclipse on the same day.
September 25, 2025 (Thursday) – Vinayaka Chaturthi (During Navratri)
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha during the Navratri period.
September 29-30, 2025 – Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja
These two days mark major Durga Puja rituals, including Ashtami and Sandhi Puja, which hold great spiritual significance.
Why September 2025 is Special?
This month is unique as it includes two eclipses (a Lunar Eclipse on September 7 and a Solar Eclipse on September 22), Pitrupaksha rituals, the start of Navratri, and important festivals like Onam, Anant Chaturdashi, Jivitputrika, and Durga Ashtami.
