October heralds a tapestry of vibrant celebrations and sacred observances in the Hindu calendar, inviting devotees to partake in spiritual reflection, cultural festivities, and communal harmony.
Let's embark on a journey through some of the noteworthy Hindu festivals and significant days that adorn October 2024.
Hindu Festivals in October 2024
| Festival Name | Date / Day | Tithi |
| Chaturdashi Shraddha | October 1, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Sarva Pitru Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya
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| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Surya Grahan *Valayakara | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
occurs during Amavasya
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| Darsha Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya
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| Anvadhan | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Ashwina Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
Kartika, Krishna Amavasya
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| Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
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| Navratri Begins | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
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| Ghatasthapana | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
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| Ishti | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya
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| Chandra Darshana | October 4, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
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| Vinayaka Chaturthi | October 6, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Upang Lalita Vrat | October 7, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Shukla Panchami
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| Bilva Nimantran | October 8, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Shashthi
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| Skanda Sashti | October 8, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Shashthi
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| Saraswati Avahan | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Mula Nakshatra
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| Kalparambha | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Shashthi
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| Akal Bodhon | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Shashthi
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| Saraswati Puja | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Purva Ashadha Nakshatra
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| Navpatrika Puja | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Saptami
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| Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Durga Ashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
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| Sandhi Puja | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
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| Maha Navami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Saraswati Balidan | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
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| Masik Durgashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
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| Saraswati Visarjan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shravana Nakshatra
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| Ayudha Puja | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Durga Balidan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Durga Visarjan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Vijayadashami | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Dussehra | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Bengal Maha Navami | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| South Saraswati Puja | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Buddha Jayanti | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Daksha Savarni Manvadi | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Bengal Vijayadashami | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Vidyarambham Day | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Madhvacharya Jayanti | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Dasara | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
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| Papankusha Ekadashi | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Gauna Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Padmanabha Dwadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dwadashi
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| Pradosh Vrat | October 15, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Trayodashi
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| Kojagara Puja | October 16, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Sharad Purnima | October 16, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Valmiki Jayanti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Meerabai Jayanti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Tula Sankranti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Kanya to Tula transit of Sun
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| Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Ashwina Purnima Vrat | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Ashwina Purnima | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Anvadhan | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Kartika Begins *North | October 18, 2024, Friday |
Margashirsha, Krishna Pratipada
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| Ishti | October 18, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
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| Masik Karthigai | October 19, 2024, Saturday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Karwa Chauth | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Atla Tadde | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
Kartika, Krishna Tritiya
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| Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Rohini Vrat | October 21, 2024, Monday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Ahoi Ashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Ashtami
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| Radha Kunda Snan | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Ashtami
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| Kalashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Ashtami
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| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Ashtami
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| Govatsa Dwadashi | October 28, 2024, Monday |
Kartika, Krishna Dwadashi
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| Rama Ekadashi | October 28, 2024, Monday |
Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi
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| Dhanteras | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Yama Deepam | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Yama Panchaka Begins |
October 29, 2024, Tuesday
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| Pradosh Vrat | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Kali Chaudas | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Hanuman Puja | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Masik Shivaratri | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Narak Chaturdashi | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Tamil Deepavali | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Kali Puja | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Amavasya
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Conclusion
October 2024 unfolds as a month of profound spiritual significance and joyous celebrations in the Hindu calendar.
From the continuation of Navaratri to the triumph of good over evil on Dussehra, the marital devotion of Karva Chauth, and the festival of lights, Diwali, these observances resonate with the essence of devotion, unity, and spiritual elevation.
As we immerse ourselves in the festivities and rituals of October, may we find solace, joy, and divine blessings on our journey of self-discovery and cultural enrichment.