As the wheel of time turns, ushering in the month of July, Hindus around the world prepare to celebrate a myriad of festivals and significant days that hold deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance.
From honoring deities to commemorating celestial events, July in the Hindu calendar is adorned with moments of devotion, reflection, and celebration.
Let us embark on a journey through some of the notable Hindu festivals and significant days that grace July 2024.
Festivals in July 2024
| Festival Name | Date / Day | Tithi |
| Masik Karthigai | July 2, 2024, Tuesday |
based on Solar calendar
|
| Yogini Ekadashi | July 2, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashadha, Krishna Ekadashi
|
| Rohini Vrat | July 3, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Jain calendar
|
| Pradosh Vrat | July 3, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashadha, Krishna Trayodashi
|
| Masik Shivaratri | July 4, 2024, Thursday |
Ashadha, Krishna Chaturdashi
|
| Darsha Amavasya | July 5, 2024, Friday |
Ashadha, Krishna Amavasya
|
| Anvadhan | July 5, 2024, Friday |
Ashadha, Krishna Chaturdashi
|
| Ashadha Amavasya | July 5, 2024, Friday |
Shravana, Krishna Amavasya
|
| Ashadha Navratri | July 6, 2024, Saturday |
Ashadha, Shukla Pratipada
|
| Ishti | July 6, 2024, Saturday |
Ashadha, Krishna Amavasya
|
| Jagannath Rathyatra | July 7, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Dwitiya
|
| Chandra Darshana | July 7, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Pratipada
|
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | July 9, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashadha, Shukla Chaturthi
|
| Skanda Sashti | July 11, 2024, Thursday |
Ashadha, Shukla Shashthi
|
| Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins | July 13, 2024, Saturday |
based on Jain calendar
|
| Masik Durgashtami | July 14, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Ashtami
|
| Karka Sankranti | July 16, 2024, Tuesday |
Mithuna to Karka transit of Sun
|
| Gauri Vrat Begins | July 17, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashadha, Shukla Dwadashi
|
| Devshayani Ekadashi | July 17, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi
|
| Vasudeva Dwadashi | July 18, 2024, Thursday |
Ashadha, Shukla Dwadashi
|
| Pradosh Vrat | July 18, 2024, Thursday |
Ashadha, Shukla Trayodashi
|
| Jayaparvati Vrat Begins | July 19, 2024, Friday |
Ashadha, Shukla Trayodashi
|
| Kokila Vrat | July 20, 2024, Saturday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas | July 20, 2024, Saturday |
based on Jain calendar
|
| Guru Purnima | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Vyasa Puja | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Gauri Vrat Ends | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
based on Jain calendar
|
| Ashadha Purnima Vrat | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Ashadha Purnima | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Anvadhan | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Chaturdashi
|
| Chakshusha Manvadi | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| Shravana Begins *North | July 22, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Pratipada
|
| First Shravan Somwar Vrat | July 22, 2024, Monday |
First Monday in Shravana
|
| Ishti | July 22, 2024, Monday |
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
|
| First Mangala Gauri Vrat | July 23, 2024, Tuesday |
First Tuesday in Shravana
|
| Jayaparvati Vrat Ends | July 24, 2024, Wednesday |
Shravana, Krishna Tritiya
|
| Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | July 24, 2024, Wednesday |
Shravana, Krishna Chaturthi
|
| Kalashtami | July 27, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Krishna Ashtami
|
| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | July 27, 2024, Saturday |
Shravana, Krishna Ashtami
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| Second Shravan Somwar Vrat | July 29, 2024, Monday |
Second Monday in Shravana
|
| Masik Karthigai | July 29, 2024, Monday |
based on Solar calendar
|
| Second Mangala Gauri Vrat | July 30, 2024, Tuesday |
Second Tuesday in Shravana
|
| Rohini Vrat | July 31, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Jain calendar
|
| Kamika Ekadashi | July 31, 2024, Wednesday |
Shravana, Krishna Ekadashi
|
Conclusion
July 2024 brings forth a tapestry of Hindu festivals and significant days, each weaving a unique narrative of devotion, tradition, and cultural heritage.
From honoring the divine teacher on Guru Purnima to embarking on a journey of spiritual austerity during Chaturmas, and from celebrating the sacred bond of friendship on Ashadha Purnima to seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being, these observances serve as pillars of faith and conduits of spiritual fulfillment.
As we immerse ourselves in the festivities and rituals of July, may we find inspiration, solace, and divine grace on our journey of self-discovery and spiritual evolution.