November Month, the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, holds a special place in the cycle of seasons and spirituality. As the year nears its end, November represents reflection, gratitude, transformation, and preparation — both in nature and in human consciousness. The name “November” originates from the Latin word novem, meaning “nine”, as it was originally the ninth month in the Roman calendar before January and February were added.
The month of November holds deep spiritual, cultural, and seasonal significance. In the Hindu lunar calendar, this month usually overlaps with the Kārtika and Mārgaśīrṣa months, both considered highly sacred for worship, fasting, and self-purification.
In ancient times, November marked the transition from harvest to winter. The Romans associated it with peace, rest, and gratitude after the labor-intensive harvest months. It was a time to honor deities for abundance and prepare for the cold months ahead.
Roman origin: The month was sacred to Diana, the goddess of the hunt, and to Pluto, the god of the underworld — representing both life’s bounty and death’s stillness.
Celtic traditions: November began with Samhain (October 31–November 1), a festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.
Hindu traditions: November often corresponds with Kartik and Margashirsha months in the Hindu lunar calendar — both highly auspicious for fasting, charity, and devotion.
Etymology:
The word “November” comes from the Latin word “novem,” meaning nine, as it was the ninth month in the ancient Roman calendar before January and February were added.
In the Hindu context, it often corresponds to Kartik-Margashirsha, symbolizing spiritual awakening and divine union.
Seasonal Significance:
In India, November marks the transition from autumn to early winter. The air becomes cooler, skies clearer, and festivals like Tulsi Vivah and Kartik Purnima bring a sense of peace and illumination.
It is a time of harvest gratitude, devotion, and renewal of energy.
Spiritual Symbolism:
November represents light after darkness, as major festivals of lamps and rituals of thanksgiving fall during this time.
It encourages inner purification, forgiveness, and gratitude.
Devotees engage in holy bathing (Snan), lamp lighting (Deep Daan), and fasting (Vrat) to gain divine blessings.
– Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 09:11 AM, Nov 01 2025
– Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 07:31 AM, Nov 02 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
Prabodhini Ekadashi is also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi.
1 NOV
Saturday
Kansa Vadh
– Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 09:11 AM Nov 01 2025
– Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 07:31 AM Nov 02 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
On Kansa Vadha day Kansa was killed by Lord Krishna and the king Ugrasena was reinstated as King of Mathura.
2 NOV
Sunday
Tulasi Vivah
– Dwadashi Tithi Begins – 07:31 AM Nov 02 2025
– Dwadashi Tithi Ends – 05:07 AM Nov 03 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
Tulsi Vivah marks the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi… the holy basil plant….with Lord Vishnu, often represented by his incarnation as Shaligram, a sacred black stone originally found in the river Gandaki(Nepal).
3 NOV
Monday
Soma Pradosha Vrat
– Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 05:07 AM Nov 03 2025
– Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 02:05 AM Nov 04 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. Soma Pradosha Vrat is considered one of the most beloved fasts of Lord Shiva. This fast is regarded as highly beneficial for mental peace, marital happiness, and family prosperity.
4 NOV
Tuesday
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
-Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 02:05 AM Nov 04 2025
– Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 10:36 PM Nov 04 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a holy day in Hindu calendar which is observed one day before of Kartik Purnima. The Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi during Kartik month is considered sacred for the devotees of Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva because both deities are worshipped together on the same day. Otherwise, it is very rare that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together on the same day.
5 NOV
Wednesday
Dev Deepavali
-Purnima Tithi Begins – 10:36 PM Nov 04 2025
– Purnima Tithi Ends – 06:48 PM Nov 05 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
Dev Deepawali is a famous Utsav celebrated every year at the holy city Varanasi. Dev Deepawali, which is also spelt as Dev Diwali, is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasur (त्रिपुरासुर). Hence Dev Deepawali Utsav is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima which is observed on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima.
5 NOV
Wednesday
Kartika Purnima Upavasa
-Purnima Tithi Begins – 10:36 PM Nov 04 2025
– Purnima Tithi Ends – 06:48 PM Nov 05 2025
SHUKAL PAKSH
In Hinduism, the Purnima Vrat is considered highly important. This fast is observed on the Purnima Tithi of the Shukla Paksha every month. According to the Battisi Purnima Vrat described in the Bhavishya Purana, the fast should begin from the full moon of the months of Margashirsha, Magha, and Vaishakha, and be concluded on the Purnima of Bhadrapada or Pausha month. This fast is also called the Dvatrimshi Purnima Vrat. Observing this fast is believed to bring all forms of happiness, good fortune, and progeny.
8 NOV
Saturday
Ganadhipa Sankashti
-Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 07:32 AM Nov 08 2025
– Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 04:25 AM Nov 09 2025
KRISHAN PAKSH
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartika month (Purnimanta Margashirsha month) is celebrated as day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. A one-day fast is observed on the day of Ganadhipa Sankashti. On this day, Ganadhipa form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Ganadhipa means the ruler of Ganas or the lord of Ganas.
12 NOV
Wednesday
Kalabhairav Jayanti
-Ashtami Tithi Begins – 11:08 PM Nov 11 2025
– Ashtami Tithi Ends – 10:58 PM Nov 12 2025
KRISHAN PAKSH
Kalabhairav Jayanti is the birth anniversary of fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation.
15 NOV
Saturday
Utpanna Ekadashi
-Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 12:49 AM Nov 15 2025
– Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 02:37 AM Nov 16 2025
KRISHAN PAKSH
Utpanna Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashis as it is associated with the origin of Ekadashi fasting. All Ekadashi fasting are dedicated to Goddess Ekadashi who is one of the Shaktis of Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi was born out of Lord Vishnu to annihilate Demon Mur who intended to kill sleeping Lord Vishnu. Hence Goddess Ekadashi is one of the protective powers of Lord Vishnu. Goddess Vaishnavi is another power of Lord Vishnu and part of Sapta Matrika.
Hence Utpanna Ekadashi is considered the birth anniversary of Ekadashi. Devotees, who pledge to observe yearly fasting, begin Ekadashi fasting from Utpanna Ekadashi.
16 NOV
Sunday
Vrishchika Sankranti
-Sankranti Punya Kala – 08:02 AM to 01:45 PM
KRISHAN PAKSH
Good for traders and businessmen
17 NOV
Monday
Soma Pradosha Vrat
-Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 04:47 AM Nov 17 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 07:12 AM Nov 18 2025
KRISHAN PAKSH
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The time window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha time overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.
19 NOV
Wednesday
Bala Jayanti
-Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 07:12 AM Nov 18 2025
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 09:43 AM Nov 19 2025
KRISHAN PAKSH
Bala Jayanti is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi of the Margashirsha month. In the Amanta Panchang, this Tithi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Kartika month. Bala Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Bala, who is revered as one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses. In Hindu scriptures, the Bala Siddhividya is described as one of the most sacred and profound teachings within the Shri Vidya Tantra tradition.
20 NOV
Thursday
Margashirsha Amavasya
-Begins – 09:43 AM, Nov 19
Ends – 12:16 PM, Nov 20
KRISHAN PAKSH
It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. Amavasya falling on weekday Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.
All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors. Amavasya day is also appropriate day to perform Kalasarpa Dosha puja. Amavasya is also spelled and pronounced as Amavasai or Amavas.
24 NOV
Monday
Krichchhra Chaturthi
-Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 07:24 PM Nov 23 2025
Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 09:22 PM Nov 24 2025
SHUKLA PAKSH
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Margashirsha month is observed as Krichchhra Chaturthi. According to the Skanda Purana, this Vrat should be observed continuously for four years, beginning from Krichchhra Chaturthi and then concluded with a formal Udyapana, i.e., completion ritual. During this observance, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with full devotion. This sacred Vrat of Lord Ganesha is said to be highly powerful, and by observing it faithfully, one attains success and accomplishment in every sphere of life. As Lord Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles, His blessings dispel every form of difficulty and hindrance.
25 NOV
Tuesday
Vivah Panchami
-Panchami Tithi Begins – 09:22 PM Nov 24 2025
Panchami Tithi Ends – 10:56 PM Nov 25 2025
SHUKLA PAKSH
Vivah Panchami marks the divine wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. According to Hindu belief, it was on this day that Lord Shri Rama and Devi Sita were united in marriage and hence, the day is celebrated to commemorate their celestial union. Vivah Panchami is a highly revered festival observed by followers of Hinduism in remembrance of the divine marriage of Shri Rama and Mata Sita. As per the Hindu Panchang, the festival is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi of Margashirsha month.
26 NOV
Wednesday
Subrahmanya Sashti
-Shasti Tithi Begins – 10:56 PM Nov 25, 2025
Shasti Tithi Ends – 12:01 AM Nov 27 2025
SHUKLA PAKSH
Next Skanda Sashti after famous Soorasamharam is known as Subramanya Sashti. Subramanya Sashti is also known as Kukke Subramanya Sashti and falls during lunar month Margashirsha.
PANCHAK DATES – NOVEMBER 2025
DATE
DAY
FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION
SIGNIFICANCE
October 31, 2025
TO
November 4, 2025
Friday To Tuesday
Panchak
October 31, 2025, Friday at 06:48 AM
November 4, 2025, Tuesday at 12:34 PM
This period is known as Bhishma Panchak and is considered highly sacred for devotion to Lord Vishnu and the conclusion of the month of Kartik.
November 27
TO
December 1
Thursday To Monday
Panchak
November 27, 2025, Thursday at 02:07 PM
December 1, 2025, Monday at 11:18 PM
Thus, it is believed that if any inauspicious activity takes place during the Panchak period, it is repeated for five times. To save oneself from such a mishappening, it is important to avoid landing into trouble during the Panchak period.
We hope this has tried to clear up some of the confusion about November month. First of all, you will have to know about the meaning of November Month more than a religious Month.
The month of November 2025 is a divine period filled with sacred festivals, fasting rituals, and opportunities for spiritual advancement.
It bridges the auspicious Kartik and holy Margashirsha months, symbolizing a journey from external celebration to inner devotion.
Those who observe vrat, daan, and bhakti during this month experience peace, prosperity, purification, and divine grace.
It teaches us to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in change. Through its history, we learn about human gratitude and remembrance; through its symbolism, we find inspiration for inner transformation; and through its cultural importance, we see unity in diversity across civilizations.
In every tradition — whether Western, Eastern, or spiritual — November reminds us that endings are not losses, but beginnings in disguise. It is a time to remember, give thanks, and prepare the soul for renewal.
Margashirsha Month Begins after Kartik and is dedicated to Lord Krishna, focusing on devotion and inner peace. The Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, marking the revelation of spiritual wisdom, often falls in this period.
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