November 2025 brings an incredible mix of devotion, color, and cultural vibrancy across India. With the monsoon long gone and the air turning crisp, this month becomes a sacred bridge between harvest joy and winter celebrations. Temples glow with oil lamps, rivers shimmer with floating diyas, and communities unite for music, devotion, and tradition.
From Guru Nanak Jayanti to Dev Deepawali, from Meghalaya’s tribal drums to Gujarat’s white-desert fair, India shines in diverse hues of spirituality and culture.
🗓️ Main Festivals in India for November 2025 (From November 3 Onwards)
| Date | Festival/Event | Description & Rituals | Region/Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5 (Wednesday) | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Marks the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Celebrated with Nagar Kirtan (devotional processions), illuminated gurdwaras, Akhand Path (48-hour reading of the Guru Granth Sahib), and Langar (free community meals). | Sikh / National |
| November 5 (Wednesday) | Dev Deepawali / Kartik Purnima | “Festival of Lights of the Gods.” Ganga ghats in Varanasi glow with millions of diyas during Ganga Aarti. Devotees take holy dips (Kartik Snan), perform charity (Deep Daan), and offer prayers to Vishnu and Shiva. | Hindu (Pan-India; Uttar Pradesh focus) |
| November 7 (Friday) | Wangala Festival (100 Drums Festival) | The Garo tribe’s harvest celebration honoring the Sun God Saljong with drumming, dancing, and feasting. A visual spectacle of tribal rhythm and color. | Regional (Meghalaya) |
| November 12 (Wednesday) | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Dedicated to Lord Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva. Observed with midnight prayers, fasting, and offerings of liquor, sesame, and oil—especially at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple. | Hindu (Pan-India) |
| November 14 (Friday) | Children’s Day / Nehru Jayanti | Celebrates the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru with school events, fun activities, and child-centric awareness drives. | National Event |
| November 15 (Saturday) | Utpanna Ekadashi | Devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu to honor the origin of the Ekadashi vow. Involves sankalpa, Tulsi puja, and Padma Purana katha readings. | Hindu (Pan-India) |
| November 16 (Sunday) | Vrishchika Sankranti | Marks Sun’s entry into Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi). Ritual baths, Surya puja, and charity (daan) are performed. In South India, elaborate feasts and temple aartis highlight the day. | Hindu (Pan-India, South Focus) |
| November 18 – 20 | Bundi Utsav | Rajasthan’s cultural fiesta blending folk music, Ghoomar dance, and heritage walks around Taragarh Fort. | Regional (Rajasthan) |
| November 23 – 30 (Ongoing) | Rann Utsav | Gujarat’s iconic desert festival showcasing folk culture, adventure, and the shimmering white sands of the Rann of Kutch. | Regional (Gujarat) |
| November 24 (Monday) | Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day | Commemorates the ninth Sikh Guru’s sacrifice for religious freedom. Observed with kirtan, Ardas, and Langar in Gurdwaras. | Sikh / National |
| November 25 (Tuesday) | Vivah Panchami | Symbolizes the divine wedding of Lord Rama and Sita. Rituals include temple pujas, Ramcharitmanas recitations, and festive Vivah Melas, especially in Ayodhya. | Hindu (Pan-India) |
| November 26 (Wednesday) | Skanda Shashti / Subrahmanya Sashti | South India’s devotion to Lord Murugan through six days of fasting, abhishekam, and ther (chariot) processions at temples like Palani and Tiruchendur. | Hindu (South India Focus) |
🕯️ Spiritual Diversity in November 2025
November is unique—it bridges Hindu Devotional Festivals like Dev Deepawali with Sikh Faith Commemorations like Guru Nanak Jayanti, and celebrates India’s tribal and cultural identity through Wangala and Bundi Utsav. The mix of ritual intensity and joyous community gatherings makes it one of the most photogenic and spiritually charged months of the year.
🧭 Travel & Culture Tip
If you’re planning travel around these dates:
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) – visit for Dev Deepawali (5 Nov) for mesmerizing riverfront views.
Amritsar (Punjab) – witness illuminated Golden Temple during Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) – book early for Rann Utsav glamping experiences.
Meghalaya’s Tura – experience authentic tribal music at Wangala Festival.
🌕 Conclusion
From the rhythmic drums of Meghalaya to the glowing ghats of Varanasi, November 2025 celebrates India’s spirit of devotion, diversity, and unity. Whether you’re exploring temple rituals, attending cultural fairs, or joining school festivities, every region offers a story of light, gratitude, and renewal.
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