Jagannatha Yatra, Shravan & Gupt Navratri: Here is the full list of festivals in July

The month of July brings a welcome relief from the scorching heat with light rains. Despite the cooler weather, people are advised to stay hydrated. July is packed with numerous religious observances and festivals eagerly awaited by many. According to the Hindu calendar, this is Ashadha Month, and by the end of the month, Shravana will also begin.

Important Festivals in July
July starts with Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, Pradosh Vrat, and Amavasya. Gupt Navratri, a significant event where devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga for nine days, also begins this month.


One of the most prominent festivals, Jagannatha Rath Yatra, is set to take place, attracting a large number of devotees from across the country. Following this, the Sun will transition from Gemini to Cancer.

Dev Shayani Ekadashi and Chaturmaas
Lord Vishnu’s journey to Ksheer Sagar for four months is marked by Dev Shayani Ekadashi. This day also signifies the beginning of Chaturmaas. Additionally, the country will celebrate Guru Purnima, a day when people express their gratitude to their respective Gurus.

Shravana Month and Its Significance
After Purnima, Shravana Month, dedicated to Lord Shiva, will commence. Devotees will observe two Mangala Gauri Vrats and two Shravana Somvars during this period. The month will conclude with Kamika Ekadashi, during which devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu.

This month is filled with opportunities for spiritual reflection and devotion, offering a blend of cultural and religious practices for people to engage in.

Here is the full list of fasts and festivals in July 2024:

Date	Day	Fast & Festivals
July 2, 2024	Tuesday	Monthly Karthigai Yogini Ekadashi
July 3, 2024	Wednesday	Rohini Vrat Pradosh Vrat
July 4, 2024	Thursday	Monthly Shivratri
July 5, 2024	Friday	Darsh Amavasya Ashadha Amavasya
July 6, 2024	Saturday	Ashadha Navratri Ishti
July 7, 2024	Sunday	Jagannath Rath Yatra Chandra Darshan
July 9, 2024	Tuesday	Vinayaka Chaturthi
July 11, 2024	Thursday	Skanda Sashti
July 13, 2024	Saturday	Ashadha Ashtahnika Vidhi Begins
July 14, 2024	Sunday	Monthly Durgashtami
July 16, 2024	Tuesday	Karka Sankranti
July 17, 2024	Wednesday	Gauri Vrat Begins
July 17, 2024	Wednesday	Devshayani Ekadashi
July 18, 2024	Thrusday	Vasudev Ekadashi
July 19, 2024	Friday	Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Pradosh Vrat
July 20, 2024	Saturday	Kokila Vrat Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas
July 21, 2024	Sunday	Guru Purnima Vyasa Puja Gauri Vrat Ends Ashadha Ashtahnika Vidhan Ends Ashadha Purnima Vrat Ashadha Purnima Anvadhan Chakshusha Manvadi
July 22, 2024	Monday	Shravana Begins First Shravana Somwar Vrat Ishti
July 23, 2024	Tuesday	First Mangala Gauri Vrat
July 24, 2024	Wednesday	Jayaparvati Vrat Ends Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
July 27, 2024	Saturday	Kalashtami
July 27, 2024	Saturday	Masik Krishna Janmashtami
July 29, 2024	Monday	Second Shravana Somwar Masik Karthigai
July 30, 2024	Tuesday	Second Mangala Gauri Vrat
July 31, 2024	Wednesday	Rohini Vrat Kamika Ekadashi