August, a month brimming with cultural richness and spiritual fervor, beckons Hindus worldwide to partake in an array of festivals and significant observances.
From venerating deities to commemorating celestial phenomena, August in the Hindu calendar is adorned with moments of devotion, reflection, and celebration.
Let's embark on a journey through some of the noteworthy Hindu festivals and significant days that adorn August 2024.
Festivals in August 2024
| Festival Name | Date / Day | Tithi |
| Pradosh Vrat | August 1, 2024, Thursday |
Shravana, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Sawan Shivaratri | August 2, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Aadi Perukku | August 2, 2024, Friday |
18th day of Tamil Aadi Masam
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| Masik Shivaratri | August 2, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Hariyali Amavasya | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
Shravana, Krishna Amavasya
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| Aadi Amavasai | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
based on Tamil calendar
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| Friendship Day | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
1st Sunday of August
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| Darsha Amavasya | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
Shravana, Krishna Amavasya
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| Anvadhan | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Shravana Amavasya | August 4, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Third Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 5, 2024, Monday |
Third Monday in Shravana
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| Ishti | August 5, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Krishna Amavasya
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| Chandra Darshana | August 5, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Pratipada
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| Third Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 6, 2024, Tuesday |
Third Tuesday in Shravana
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| Hariyali Teej | August 7, 2024, Wednesday |
Shravana, Shukla Tritiya
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| Andal Jayanthi | August 7, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Tamil calendar
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| Vinayaka Chaturthi | August 8, 2024, Thursday |
Shravana, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Nag Panchami | August 9, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Shukla Panchami
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| Kalki Jayanti | August 10, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Shukla Shashthi
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| Skanda Sashti | August 10, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Shukla Shashthi
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| Bhanu Saptami | August 11, 2024, Sunday |
Shravana, Shukla Saptami
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| Tulsidas Jayanti | August 11, 2024, Sunday |
Shravana, Shukla Saptami
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| Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 12, 2024, Monday |
Fourth Monday in Shravana
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| Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 13, 2024, Tuesday |
Fourth Tuesday in Shravana
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| Masik Durgashtami | August 13, 2024, Tuesday |
Shravana, Shukla Ashtami
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| Independence Day | August 15, 2024, Thursday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Varalakshmi Vrat | August 16, 2024, Friday |
Friday before Shravana Purnima
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| Simha Sankranti | August 16, 2024, Friday |
Karka to Simha transit of Sun
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| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 16, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Damodara Dwadashi | August 16, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Shukla Dwadashi
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| Shani Trayodashi | August 17, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Shukla Trayodashi
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| Malayalam New Year | August 17, 2024, Saturday |
first day of Chingam Masam
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| Pradosh Vrat | August 17, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Shukla Trayodashi
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| Raksha Bandhan | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Rakhi | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Gayatri Jayanti | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Fifth Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Fifth Monday in Shravana
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| Rigveda Upakarma |
August 19, 2024, Monday
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| Yajurveda Upakarma |
August 19, 2024, Monday
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| Narali Purnima | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Hayagriva Jayanti | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Sanskrit Diwas | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Shravana Purnima Vrat | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Shravana Purnima | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Anvadhan | August 19, 2024, Monday |
Shravana, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Gayatri Japam |
August 20, 2024, Tuesday
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| Bhadrapada Begins *North | August 20, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada
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| Ishti | August 20, 2024, Tuesday |
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
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| Kajari Teej | August 22, 2024, Thursday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Tritiya
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| Bahula Chaturthi | August 22, 2024, Thursday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti | August 22, 2024, Thursday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi | August 22, 2024, Thursday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Balarama Jayanti | August 24, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Shashthi
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| Nag Pancham | August 24, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Panchami
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| Randhan Chhath | August 24, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Shashthi
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| Bhanu Saptami | August 25, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Saptami
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| Shitala Satam | August 25, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Saptami
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| Masik Karthigai | August 25, 2024, Sunday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Krishna Janmashtami | August 26, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
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| Ashtami Rohini | August 26, 2024, Monday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Kali Jayanti |
August 26, 2024, Monday
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| Kalashtami | August 26, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
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| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | August 26, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
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| Indra Savarni Manvadi | August 26, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
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| Dahi Handi | August 27, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Navami
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| Rohini Vrat | August 27, 2024, Tuesday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Aja Ekadashi | August 29, 2024, Thursday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi
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| Shani Trayodashi | August 31, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Pradosh Vrat | August 31, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Trayodashi
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Conclusion
August 2024 unfolds a tapestry of Hindu festivals and significant days, each weaving a unique narrative of faith, tradition, and cultural heritage.
From celebrating the divine birth of Lord Krishna on Janmashtami to strengthening familial bonds on Raksha Bandhan and welcoming the auspicious presence of Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi, these observances resonate with the essence of devotion, unity, and spiritual elevation.
As we immerse ourselves in the festivities and rituals of August, may we find solace, joy, and divine blessings on our journey of spiritual enlightenment and cultural enrichment.