August 25 – Sri Maha Sankatahara Chathurthi
This is the 4th day after the new moon of each month. The day is
August 22 – Rakhi Pournami
The full moon day is known as Pournami or Purnima. This is considered an auspicious
August 18 – Shravana Putrada Ekadasi
In Sanskrit, Ekadasi means 11, So Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Paksha of
August 17 – Simha Sankramanam
Simha Sankramana is the transition of Sun God from Kataka (Cancer) raasi to Simha (Leo)
August 14 – Shashti
Shashti is the sixth day of a Paksha in a month. The day is significant
August 13 – Garuda Panchami
Garuda Panchami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Garuda, an ardent devotee and the
August 12 – Naga Chathurthi
The 4th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravana is celebrated as
August 8 – Amavasya
Amavasya is referred to as the new moon day, The day is significant as people perform
August 7 – Maasa Shivaratri
Shivaratri is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shiva. Each month, Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna
