Which festivals will fall on the month of December?
By Intimate Viewpoint
The month of December marks the concluding phase of the Hindu calendar year in many regions and is considered spiritually significant. It brings a series of important vrats (fasts), festivals, and auspicious days, each associated with devotion, tradition, and cultural celebration. This period often falls under the Margashirsha or Pausha month (depending on lunar calculations) and is considered highly sacred, especially for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
Below is a detailed description of the major vrats and festivals celebrated in December.
Major Ekadashi Fasts in December
Mokshayisyami Ekadashi Or Mokshda Ekadashi
Date & day: 1st of December, i.e.Monday
Significance: Observed to seek liberation of ancestors and attain moksha (salvation).
Deity Worshipped: Lord Vishnu
Fasting: Devotees keep a strict fast and perform Pitru tarpan and Vishnu puja.
Date & Day: 15th of December i.e. Monday
Purpose: Observed for spiritual success and prosperity.
Importance: Believed to fulfil wishes and remove obstacles.
Monthly Shivratri occurs one day before Amavasya. In December, it will be observed on the eighteen of December (Thursday)
Devotees observe fasting and night vigil, chanting “Om Namah Shivay”.
Worshipping Lord Shiva on this day helps in overcoming negativity and achieving mental peace.
Observed twice every lunar month, during Shukla and Krishna Paksha on Trayodashi (13th tithi). In December 2025, it will be observed on the 2nd & 17th of December which falls on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Devotees worship Lord Shiva in the evening, maintaining fast throughout the day.
Margashirsha Maas (Month of Lord Vishnu)
In many regions, December coincides with Margashirsha month, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
People observe Margashirsha Lakshmi Vrat, fasting on Thursdays to please Goddess Lakshmi.
Other Significant Fasts & Observances
Fast/Festival Likely Date (approx.) Significance
Masik Durga Ashtami During Shukla Paksha, (28th of December, Sunday) Ashtami For blessings of Goddess Durga.
Purnima Vrat on the Full moon day (4th of December,Thursday) Worship of Satyanarayan & charity.
Amavasya New moon day (19th of December, Friday) Performing Pitru tarpan
Skanda Shashti 6th day of lunar fortnight (25th of December, Thursday) Devoted to Lord Kartikeya.
Sankashti Chaturthi 4th day of Krishna Paksha Fast for Lord Ganesha
Mangalwar Vrat Tuesdays Worship of Lord Hanuman/Kartikeya
Somvar Vrat Mondays Devoted to Lord Shiva
Major Hindu Festivals in December
December is not only spiritually significant but also culturally vibrant.
Gita Jayanti
Significance: Marks the day when Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna during Mahabharata.
Celebrations: Recitation of the Gita, satsangas, and puja.
Dattatreya Jayanti
Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya (incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva).
Observed with fasting, meditation, and worship.
Dhanu Sankranti
Marks the entry of the Sun into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius).
Particularly important in Odisha, celebrated with Dhanu Mua rituals.
Beginning of Pausha Month
Towards the end of December, according to the Hindu calendar, the Pausha month begins. This period is significant for:
Worship of Lord Sun (Surya Dev)
Undertaking spiritual rituals, pujas, and charity.
Rituals Followed During December Fasts
Sankalp (vow) for fasting
Puja of the respective deity
Chanting of mantras
Offering satvik food, tulsi, fruits, and flowers
Charity and donation at the end of the fast
Importance of December in Spiritual Life
The month is considered a time for closure, reflection, and spiritual uplifting. Devotees believe that by observing these fasts and festivals, they:
Cleanse their inner self
Seek divine blessings
Prepare for a prosperous and peaceful New Year
Conclusion
December is a month filled with devotion, discipline, and divine energy. Whether it's Mokshada Ekadashi for salvation, Dattatreya Jayanti for Tridev’s blessings, or Shivratri for peace, each observance encourages spiritual growth and positivity. By observing these vrats and performing rituals with devotion, one invites prosperity, wellbeing, and harmony into life.
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