A highly sacred Ekadashi is observed by fasting and praying to Lord Vishnu at temples like Tirupati Balaji. Devotees offer tulsi leaves and chant Vishnu Sahasranama.
Tirupati and Vijayawada
Pradosh Vrat : 12&27.6.2025
Observed at Shiva temples such as Srikalahasteeswara Temple, this vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva with evening prayers and abhishekam.
State-wide
Arunachal Pradesh
Saga Dawa : 19.6.2025
Though primarily Buddhist, this festival is observed with prayers and rituals that sometimes incorporate Hindu customs in mixed communities.
Tawang
Assam
Ambubachi Mela : 22-26.6.2025
Celebrated at Kamakhya Temple, this is a unique festival marking the fertility cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. Devotees from across India gather for blessings.
Guwahati
Bihar
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Celebrated on the banks of the Ganga River, devotees take holy dips to cleanse their sins and offer prayers at temples.
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Pradosh Vrat : 12&27.6.2025
Devotees observe this fast at temples like Mahamaya Temple, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.
Raipur and State-wide
Goa
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Married women fast and perform pujas under Banyan trees, praying for their husbands’ longevity and well-being.
Ponda and State-wide
Gujarat
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Devotees perform rituals on the banks of rivers and visit temples to celebrate the descent of the Ganga to Earth.
Ahmedabad and State-wide
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Observed with prayers and fasting at major Vishnu temples like Dwarkadhish and Somnath.
Dwarka and Somnath
Haryana
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Women perform rituals under Banyan trees and at local temples, seeking blessings for marital harmony.
Kurukshetra and State-wide
Himachal Pradesh
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Devotees worship at river banks and perform rituals to honor the holy Ganga.
Shimla and Mandi
Jharkhand
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Married women fast and offer prayers for their husbands’ longevity. Temples like Baidyanath Dham also host special rituals.
Ranchi and State-wide
Karnataka
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Observed with fasting and prayers at major temples like Kukke Subramanya and Dharmasthala.
Bengaluru and State-wide
Kerala
Pradosh Vrat : 12&27.6.2025
Devotees throng Shiva temples like Padmanabhaswamy Temple for special abhishekam and evening prayers.
Thiruvananthapuram and State-wide
Madhya Pradesh
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Devotees celebrate the arrival of the Ganga by taking dips in the holy waters and visiting temples.
Ujjain and Jabalpur
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Temples like Mahakaleshwar conduct special Vishnu pujas on this auspicious day.
Khajuraho and Ujjain
Maharashtra
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Women observe this fast and visit temples like Shirdi Sai Baba Temple to perform pujas under Banyan trees.
Mumbai and Pune
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Celebrated along the Godavari River with holy dips and offerings.
Nashik
Odisha
Rath Yatra : 27.6.2025
The world-famous chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra attracts millions of devotees to Puri.
Puri
Punjab
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Women gather at Banyan trees and temples for special prayers.
Amritsar and Ludhiana
Rajasthan
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Pushkar Lake becomes a major site of holy dips and offerings during this festival.
Jaipur and Pushkar
Pradosh Vrat : 12&27.6.2025
Celebrated at local Shiva temples with evening prayers and chanting.
Udaipur
Tamil Nadu
Pradosh Vrat : 12&27.6.2025
Celebrations are held at temples like Kapaleeswarar and Meenakshi Temple, where devotees perform evening rituals.
Chennai and Madurai
Uttarakhand
Ganga Dussehra : 9.6.2025
Celebrated with rituals and holy dips in the Ganga River, marking the descent of the river from heaven.
Haridwar and Rishikes
Uttar Pradesh
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Ghats along the Ganga are filled with devotees taking holy dips and performing Ganga aarti.
Varanasi and Prayagraj
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Vishnu temples like Banke Bihari Temple host grand rituals, with devotees observing a strict fast.
Mathura and Vrindavan
West Bengal
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Devotees take holy dips in the Ganga River and perform pujas at temples like Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Kolkata and Sagar Island
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Observed with fasting and prayers to Lord Vishnu at temples like ISKCON.
Kolkata
Delhi
Ganga Dussehra : 8.6.2025
Celebrated at ghats along the Yamuna River, with prayers and offerings.
Nirjala Ekadashi : 9.6.2025
Devotees gather at temples like Akshardham for fasting and special rituals.
Jammu and Kashmir
Vat Savitri Vrat : 7.6.2025
Celebrated by Kashmiri Pandit women with prayers for marital prosperity.
Ladakh
Hemis Festival : 5-6.6.2025
A Buddhist festival honoring Guru Padmasambhava, celebrated with cham dances and rituals.
