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The month of March 2025 is packed with significant Hindu fasts and festivals, making it a spiritually enriching time. One of the biggest celebrations, Holi – the festival of colors, will take place this month, along with the beginning of Chaitra Navratri. The Hindu New Year also commences in March, marking a fresh spiritual and cultural start. The month will begin with Phulera Dooj and conclude with Chaitra Navratri. Let's take a look at the important fasts and festivals of March 2025 and their respective dates.
List of Fasts and Festivals in March 2025
March 1 - Phulera Dooj & Ram Krishna Jayanti
Phulera Dooj is a festival dedicated to the divine love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Celebrated on Falgun Shukla Dwitiya, it symbolizes joy and devotion. This day also marks the birth anniversary of Saint Ram Krishna.
March 7 - Beginning of Holashtak
Holashtak starts eight days before Holi, during which it is believed that auspicious activities like marriages and housewarming ceremonies should be avoided.
March 10 - Amalaki Ekadashi
This Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and devotees also worship the Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree. It is also known as Rangbhari Ekadashi, marking the start of Holi celebrations in some regions.
March 11 - Pradosh Vrat
On Pradosh Vrat, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for family happiness and prosperity.
March 13 - Purnima & Holika Dahan
Purnima (full moon day) is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism. On this day, Holika Dahan is performed, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
March 14 - Holi & Pisces Sankranti
The vibrant festival of Holi will be celebrated across the world on this day. Additionally, Pisces Sankranti, the transition of the Sun into the Pisces zodiac sign, will also take place.
March 19 - Rang Panchami
Celebrated five days after Holi, Rang Panchami is known as the divine Holi of the Gods and Goddesses.
March 21 - Sheetla Saptami
Goddess Sheetla, the deity of health and coolness, is worshipped on this day. Parents especially observe this fast to seek long and healthy lives for their children.
March 25 - Papmochani Ekadashi
Papmochani Ekadashi is believed to cleanse devotees of past sins. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings spiritual merit and peace.
March 29 - Amavasya (New Moon Day)
On this day, meditation, charity, and offerings to ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) are considered highly auspicious.
March 30 - Hindu New Year & Beginning of Chaitra Navratri
The Hindu New Year will begin on this day, coinciding with the start of Chaitra Navratri. This festival marks nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India.
With so many significant festivals and fasts in March 2025, it will be a spiritually uplifting and joyful month for devotees. Plan your celebrations and observances accordingly to make the most of these sacred occasions.
