August 2024 festival calendar: Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Amavasya, Ekadashi, list of auspicious and important days in August
August 2024 festival calendar:?August 2024 is set to be a vibrant and spiritually enriching month, brimming with a variety of important festivals and religious observances. From the heartfelt celebrations of Raksha Bandhan to the divine festivities of Janmashtami, August is a time when communities come together to honor age-old traditions and express their devotion. This month also includes significant dates like Ekadashi and Amavasya, each offering its own unique way to connect with cultural and spiritual heritage.
Whether you're looking to participate in these joyful events or simply learn about them, August 2024 promises to be a month full of meaningful celebrations and cherished rituals. Here¡¯s a look at the major festivals and auspicious days to observe in August 2024.
Key Festivals and Auspicious Days in August
Raksha Bandhan (August 19, 2024)
Raksha Bandhan, celebrated on August 19, 2024, is a special festival honoring the bond between siblings. Sisters tie a protective thread on their brothers' wrists, and in return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters. This celebration is a joyous occasion filled with love and tradition.
Janmashtami (August 26, 2024)
Janmashtami, observed on August 26, 2024, marks the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival is celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion, featuring decorations, fasting, and reenactments of Krishna's life. It is a day of spiritual reflection and community festivities.
Amavasya in August 2024
Amavasya, or the new moon day, occurs several times in August. Key dates include:
- Aadi Amavasai: August 3, 2024
- Darsha Amavasya: August 3, 2024
- Hariyali Amavasya: August 4, 2024
These days are considered significant for performing ancestral rites and offering prayers for the well-being of family members.
Ekadashi in August 2024
Ekadashi, occurring twice in August, is a day dedicated to fasting and spiritual practices:
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi: August 15, 2024
- Aja Ekadashi: August 29, 2024
Observing Ekadashi is believed to bring spiritual benefits and blessings.
Complete Festival List for August 2024
| Date | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 2 | Friday | Sawan Shivaratri |
| August 2 | Friday | Aadi Perukku |
| August 2 | Friday | Masik Shivaratri |
| August 3 | Saturday | Aadi Amavasai |
| August 3 | Saturday | Darsha Amavasya |
| August 3 | Saturday | Anvadhan |
| August 4 | Sunday | Hariyali Amavasya |
| August 4 | Sunday | Ishti |
| August 4 | Sunday | Shravana Amavasya |
| August 5 | Monday | Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| August 5 | Monday | Chandra Darshana |
| August 6 | Tuesday | Third Mangala Gauri Vrat |
| August 7 | Wednesday | Hariyali Teej |
| August 7 | Wednesday | Andal Jayanthi |
| August 8 | Thursday | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| August 9 | Friday | Nag Panchami |
| August 9 | Friday | Skanda Sashti |
| August 10 | Saturday | Kalki Jayanti |
| August 11 | Sunday | Bhanu Saptami |
| August 11 | Sunday | Tulsidas Jayanti |
| August 12 | Monday | Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| August 12 | Monday | Masik Durgashtami |
| August 13 | Tuesday | Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat |
| August 15 | Thursday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| August 16 | Friday | Varalakshmi Vrat |
| August 16 | Friday | Simha Sankranti |
| August 16 | Friday | Malayalam New Year |
| August 16 | Friday | Damodara Dwadashi |
| August 17 | Saturday | Shani Trayodashi |
| August 17 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 18 | Sunday | Rigveda Upakarma |
| August 18 | Sunday | Hayagriva Jayanti |
| August 18 | Sunday | Anvadhan |
| August 19 | Monday | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 19 | Monday | Gayatri Jayanti |
| August 19 | Monday | Fifth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| August 19 | Monday | Yajurveda Upakarma |
| August 19 | Monday | Narali Purnima |
| August 19 | Monday | Sanskrit Diwas |
| August 19 | Monday | Shravana Purnima Vrat |
| August 19 | Monday | Shravana Purnima |
| August 19 | Monday | Ishti |
| August 20 | Tuesday | Gayatri Japam |
| August 20 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada Begins *North |
| August 21 | Wednesday | Kajari Teej |
| August 22 | Thursday | Bahula Chaturthi |
| August 22 | Thursday | Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti |
| August 22 | Thursday | Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi |
| August 23 | Friday | Nag Pancham |
| August 24 | Saturday | Balarama Jayanti |
| August 24 | Saturday | Randhan Chhath |
| August 25 | Sunday | Bhanu Saptami |
| August 25 | Sunday | Shitala Satam |
| August 25 | Sunday | Ashtami Rohini |
| August 25 | Sunday | Masik Karthigai |
| August 25 | Sunday | Kali Jayanti |
| August 25 | Sunday | Kalashtami |
| August 25 | Sunday | Indra Savarni Manvadi |
| August 26 | Monday | Krishna Janmashtami |
| August 26 | Monday | Rohini Vrat |
| August 26 | Monday | Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
| August 27 | Tuesday | Dahi Handi |
| August 29 | Thursday | Aja Ekadashi |
| August 30 | Friday | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 31 | Saturday | Paryushana Parvarambha |
| August 31 | Saturday | Masik Shivaratri |
This list covers a range of important days and festivals in August 2024. Whether you are celebrating or simply observing, each day offers an opportunity to embrace cultural traditions and deepen your spiritual practices.
