Jyeshtha Masam Festivals Dates in Telugu Calendar (May/June)
Jyeshtha Masam, the third month in the Telugu calendar, spans from May 28, 2025, to June 25, 2025. Some of the auspicious days of the month include Ganga Dashara, Nirjala Ekadasi and Vata Savitri Puja. Jyeshta Month in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka is similar to the Telugu Calendar.
In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Jyeshta Masam are:
Ganga Dussehra: Celebrated on June 5, 2025 (Thursday), this festival marks the descent of the Ganges River to Earth, symbolizing purification and the washing away of sins.
Nirjala Ekadashi: Falling on June 6, 2025 (Friday), devotees observe a strict fast without water, believing it grants the merits of all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
Vat Purnima Vrat: On June 10, 2025 (Tuesday), married women pray for their husbands’ longevity by tying threads around a banyan tree, honoring the legendary devotion of Savitri to her husband, Satyavan.
Jyeshtha Purnima: Observed on June 11, 2025 (Wednesday), this full moon day holds special significance for various rituals and observances.
Sankashti Chaturthi: Taking place on June 14, 2025 (Saturday), devotees fast and worship Lord Ganesha to overcome obstacles and seek blessings.
Yogini Ekadashi: Observed on June 21, 2025 (Saturday), this day is dedicated to fasting and prayers, believed to absolve sins and grant devotees a place in heaven.
List of Some more Jyeshtha Festivals:
Narada Jayanti: Celebrated on June 13, 2025 (Friday), this day honors the birth of Devrishi Narada Muni, the divine sage known for his wisdom and devotion.
Vrishabha Sankranti: Observed on June 15, 2025 (Sunday), this marks the sun’s transition into the Vrishabha (Taurus) zodiac sign, considered auspicious for various rituals.
Mithuna Sankranti: Falling on June 15, 2025 (Sunday), this day signifies the sun’s entry into the Mithuna (Gemini) zodiac sign, marking the onset of the Mithuna month in the solar calendar.
Apara Ekadashi: Observed on June 23, 2025 (Monday), devotees fast on this day to seek forgiveness for past sins and attain spiritual liberation.
Pradosh Vrat: Falling on June 8, 2025 (Sunday), this evening fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed during the twilight period for spiritual benefits.
Masik Shivaratri: Celebrated on June 23, 2025 (Monday), this monthly observance is dedicated to Lord Shiva, involving night- long vigils and prayers.
Ganga Dussehra – June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
Nirjala Ekadashi – June 6, 2025 (Friday)
Vat Purnima Vrat – June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
Jyeshtha Purnima – June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
Sankashti Chaturthi – June 14, 2025 (Saturday)
Yogini Ekadashi – June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
Ekadasi in Jyeshta Month – Jyeshta Ekadasi:
In Jyeshtha Masam 2025 (May 28, 2025, to June 25, 2025), two significant Ekadashi observances are:
Apara Ekadashi: Observed on May 23, 2025 (Friday), this Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) of Jyeshtha month. Devotees observe a fast on this day to seek forgiveness for past sins and attain spiritual merit.
Nirjala Ekadashi: Falling on June 6, 2025 (Friday), this Ekadashi occurs during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) of Jyeshtha month. Known for its strict observance, devotees abstain from both food and water, believing that observing this fast bestows the benefits of all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
జ్యేష్ఠ మాసములో విశేష తిథులు:
రంభా తృతీయ – Rambha Tritiya
దశపాపహర గంగా దశమి – Ganga Dashara
నిర్జల ఏకాదశి – Nirjala Ekadasi
ప్రదోష వ్రతం – Pradosha Vratham
వట పూర్ణిమ – Vat Purnima
ఏరువాక పూర్ణిమ – Eruvaka Pournami
సంకష్టహర చతుర్థి – Sankashtahara Chaturthi
యోగినీ ఏకాదశి – Yogini Ekadashi
మహా శివరాత్రి – Maha Shivaratri
Next Month Festivals Check here Ashadha Masam Festivals in Telugu Calendar (June/July)