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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2026

Festival and vrata dates for Columbus in October 2026:

  • Chandra Shashti✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2026.
  • Shashthi Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2026.
  • Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Friday, 2 October 2026.
  • Saptami Shraddha✓ — Friday, 2 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 2 October 2026.
  • Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026.
  • Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026. — Hemadri I.875–876 specifies the Krishna Ashtami after Proshthapadi Purnima: Amanta Bhadrapada, called Ashwin in Purnimanta reckoning. Its observance is Nakta.
  • Madhyashtami✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026.
  • Ardrashtami✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026.
  • Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026.
  • Ashtami Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 3 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Ahina Navami✓ — Sunday, 4 October 2026.
  • Navami Shraddha✓ — Sunday, 4 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 4 October 2026.
  • Dashami Shraddha✓ — Monday, 5 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Yati Mahalaya✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
  • Magha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
  • Ekadashi ShraddhaDwadashi ShraddhaTithi Dwayam✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
  • Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi Yugadi✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 2026. — The Yugadi Shraddha of Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi, in Adhika and Nija alike. Purushartha Chintamani quotes Brahma/Bhavishya passages associating it with D…
  • Trayodashi Shraddha✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
  • Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Thursday, 8 October 2026.
  • Chaturdashi Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 8 October 2026. — Chaturdashi Shraddha is specifically associated with persons killed by weapons or unnatural causes. It is not a general recommendation for ordinary natural d…
  • Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 8 October 2026.
  • Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 8 October 2026.
  • Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Friday, 9 October 2026.
  • Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 9 October 2026.
  • Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Friday, 9 October 2026.
  • Sarva Pitru Amavasya✓ — Friday, 9 October 2026. — Assigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither a…
  • Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 2026. — Dauhitra rite on Nija Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, selected by greater Aparahna overlap. It concerns the maternal grandfather and has family-eligibility conditio…
  • Bathukamma begins✓ — Saturday, 10 October 2026.
  • Engili Pula Bathukamma ✓ — Saturday, 10 October 2026. — Confirm this date with your local Bathukamma organisers; regional observance dates may differ.
  • Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:43 AM — Sunday, 11 October 2026.
  • Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Sunday, 11 October 2026. — is a nine-night festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the triumph of the divine feminine power.
  • Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 11 October 2026.
  • Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Sunday, 11 October 2026. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
  • Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ — Monday, 12 October 2026. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
  • Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 2026. — Worshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorne…
  • Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
  • Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 2026. — Ashwin Shukla Panchami, with Aparahna overlap. Dharmasindhu prefers the earlier day if both afternoons overlap; only a later overlap selects the later day. I…
  • Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 2026. — As the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted…
  • Bilva Shashthi Bodhana (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 15 October 2026. — Navaratri Shashthi evening: awakening Devi in the bilva branch; followed by Saptami entry.
  • Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Thursday, 15 October 2026. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
  • Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Friday, 16 October 2026. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
  • Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2026.
  • Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 16 October 2026.
  • Bilva Shakha Pravesha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2026. — Saptami morning entry of the bilva branch. Mula nakshatra is not mandatory for this rite.
  • Saptami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2026.
  • Tula Sankramana (10:22 AM) — Saturday, 17 October 2026.
  • Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2026. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
  • Saraswati Puja (Purvashadha)✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2026.
  • Ashtami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 18 October 2026.
  • Saddula Bathukamma ✓ — Sunday, 18 October 2026. — Confirm this date with your local Bathukamma organisers; regional observance dates may differ.
  • Bathukamma ends✓ — Sunday, 18 October 2026.
  • Navaratri Day 8 — Mahagauri / Durga Ashtami / Maha Ashtami✓ — Sunday, 18 October 2026. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
  • Saraswati Balidana (Uttarashadha)✓ — Sunday, 18 October 2026.
  • Ashwin Shukla Navami Manvadi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 19 October 2026. — Naimittika Manvadi on Ashwin Shukla Navami; first half of daylight, later day on two contacts. Applies in both Adhika and Nija months.
  • Navami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 19 October 2026.
  • Navaratri Day 9 — Siddhidatri / Maha Navami (Puja / Upavasa)✓ — Monday, 19 October 2026. — This is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasu…
  • Ayudha Puja✓ — Monday, 19 October 2026.
  • Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Monday, 19 October 2026.
  • Kartika Snana Arambha (Dashami Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2026. — One Dharmasindhu option begins Kartika-snana on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. Ekadashi and Purnima are alternatives, not three required starts.
  • Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
  • Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
  • Shami Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
  • Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2026. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
  • Kartika Snana Arambha (Ekadashi Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 21 October 2026. — Alternative beginning on Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi; the Smarta/Vaishnava dates follow the existing Ekadashi engine.
  • Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
  • Padmanabha Dwadashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 22 October 2026. — Hemadri Dharani-vrata sequence: Vishnu as Padmanabha on Ashwin Shukla Dwadashi. Distinct from Bhadrapada Ananta Chaturdashi. A new-start hint appears only wh…
  • Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 22 October 2026.
  • Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 2026.
  • Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 23 October 2026.
  • Ashvayujika Karma (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026. — Ashwin Purnima forenoon observance under the applicable Grhya-sutra. Follow the procedure of the family Vedic branch.
  • Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026.
  • Kartika Snana Arambha (Purnima Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026. — The Purnima-to-Purnima option begins on Ashwin Purnima and continues to Kartika Purnima. This does not rename the Telugu Amanta month.
  • Akasha Deepa Arambha (Purnima Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026. — Hemadri Vrata II, pages 763–764 describes the month-long lamp observance beginning at night on Ashwin Purnima. This is the Purnima option.
  • Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026.
  • Purnima Vrat✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026.
  • Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2026.
  • Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
  • Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 2026. — Krishna Dvitiya of Amanta Ashadha through Ashwin, equivalent to Purnimanta Shravana through Kartika. Choose the moonrise overlap; if both or neither day qual…
  • Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
  • Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 28 October 2026. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
  • Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 28 October 2026. — The monthly Krishna Chaturthi observance uses moonrise. Dharmasindhu permits beginning the series in Nija Shravana; a first-start message appears only when t…
  • Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Hindu Festivals and Important Days

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October 2026

Thursday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Shashthi (till 2 October 2026 12:45 AM)
Chandra Shashti✓ Completed
Shashthi Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Rohini Vratam✓ Completed
Friday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Saptami (till 10:30 PM)
Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed
Saptami Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Kalashtami✓ Completed
Saturday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Ashtami (till 8:22 PM)
Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed
Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsHemadri I.875–876 specifies the Krishna Ashtami after Proshthapadi Purnima: Amanta Bhadrapada, called Ashwin in Purnimanta reckoning. Its observance is Nakta.
Madhyashtami✓ Completed
Ardrashtami✓ Completed
Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed
Ashtami Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Sunday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Navami (till 6:24 PM)
Ahina Navami✓ Completed
Navami Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Ravi Pushya Yoga — 2:44 PM - 05 Oct 7:36 AM✓ Completed
Monday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dashami (till 4:38 PM)
Dashami Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dvadashi (till 1:47 PM)
Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi Yugadi✓ Completed
DetailsThe Yugadi Shraddha of Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi, in Adhika and Nija alike. Purushartha Chintamani quotes Brahma/Bhavishya passages associating it with Dwapara; the former Kaliyugadi label is removed. This is separate from Chaitra Ugadi.
Trayodashi Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed
Thursday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Trayodashi (till 12:46 PM)
Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed
Chaturdashi Shraddha✓ Completed
DetailsChaturdashi Shraddha is specifically associated with persons killed by weapons or unnatural causes. It is not a general recommendation for ordinary natural deaths on Chaturdashi; the article explains the distinction.
Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed
Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa
— Upavasa: Thursday, 08 October 2026 07:39 AM - Friday, 09 October 2026 07:40 AM✓ Completed
— Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 09 October 2026 07:40 AM
Friday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi (till 12:06 PM)
Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed
Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed
Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed
Sarva Pitru Amavasya✓ Completed
DetailsAssigned by the same Aparahna rule used in the monthly Shraddha calendar: longer overlap, earlier day on a tie, and the local tithi-start date when neither afternoon overlaps. The linked article retains the selected year and place.
Saturday
Tithi at sunriseAmavasya (till 11:50 AM)
Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsDauhitra rite on Nija Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, selected by greater Aparahna overlap. It concerns the maternal grandfather and has family-eligibility conditions; it is not a blanket instruction to everyone.
Bathukamma begins✓ Completed
Engili Pula Bathukamma Confirm this date with your local Bathukamma organisers; regional observance dates may differ.✓ Completed
Sunday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Pratipada (till 12:01 PM)
Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)
07:43 AM - 11:42 AM✓ Completed
Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed
Detailsis a nine-night festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the triumph of the divine feminine power.
Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed
Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ Completed
DetailsShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity.
Monday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Dvitiya (till 12:43 PM)
Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ Completed
DetailsThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith.
Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya (till 1:58 PM)
Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ Completed
DetailsWorshipped on the third day, Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell,' as she adorned her forehead with a crescent moon after marrying Lord Shiva. She is depicted with ten hands holding various weapons, riding a tiger, and has her third eye always open, signifying her readiness to battle evil. She is a compassionate mother figure to her devotees, bestowing peace and courage.
Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed
Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturthi (till 3:43 PM)
Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsAshwin Shukla Panchami, with Aparahna overlap. Dharmasindhu prefers the earlier day if both afternoons overlap; only a later overlap selects the later day. It is distinct from Bhadrapada Lalita Shashthi.
Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ Completed
DetailsAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength.
Thursday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Panchami (till 5:55 PM)
Bilva Shashthi Bodhana (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsNavaratri Shashthi evening: awakening Devi in the bilva branch; followed by Saptami entry.
Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ Completed
DetailsThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother.
Friday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi (till 8:24 PM)
Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ Completed
DetailsWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity.
Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed
Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed
Saturday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami (till 10:58 PM)
Bilva Shakha Pravesha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsSaptami morning entry of the bilva branch. Mula nakshatra is not mandatory for this rite.
Saptami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Tula Sankramana (10:22 AM) — Punyakala: 07:49 AM - 02:22 PM✓ Completed
Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ Completed
DetailsKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits.
Saraswati Puja (Purvashadha)✓ Completed
Sunday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami (till 19 October 2026 1:22 AM)
Ashtami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Saddula Bathukamma Confirm this date with your local Bathukamma organisers; regional observance dates may differ.✓ Completed
Bathukamma ends✓ Completed
Navaratri Day 8 — Mahagauri / Durga Ashtami / Maha Ashtami✓ Completed
DetailsAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed.
Saraswati Balidana (Uttarashadha)✓ Completed
Monday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami (till 20 October 2026 3:20 AM)
Ashwin Shukla Navami Manvadi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsNaimittika Manvadi on Ashwin Shukla Navami; first half of daylight, later day on two contacts. Applies in both Adhika and Nija months.
Navami Patrika Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Navaratri Day 9 — Siddhidatri / Maha Navami (Puja / Upavasa)
This is the Maha Navami puja and fasting date. The tithi at sunrise alone does not determine it; Balidana follows a separate rule.✓ Completed
Ayudha Puja✓ Completed
Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed
Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Dashami (till 21 October 2026 4:42 AM)
Kartika Snana Arambha (Dashami Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsOne Dharmasindhu option begins Kartika-snana on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. Ekadashi and Purnima are alternatives, not three required starts.
Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Shami Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ Completed
DetailsSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
Thursday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Dvadashi (till 23 October 2026 5:06 AM)
Padmanabha Dwadashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsHemadri Dharani-vrata sequence: Vishnu as Padmanabha on Ashwin Shukla Dwadashi. Distinct from Bhadrapada Ananta Chaturdashi. A new-start hint appears only when its calendar conditions pass.
Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Friday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi (till 24 October 2026 4:07 AM)
Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa
— Upavasa: Friday, 23 October 2026 07:55 AM - Saturday, 24 October 2026 07:56 AM✓ Completed
— Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 24 October 2026 07:56 AM
Sunday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Purnima (till 26 October 2026 12:11 AM)
Ashvayujika Karma (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsAshwin Purnima forenoon observance under the applicable Grhya-sutra. Follow the procedure of the family Vedic branch.
Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Kartika Snana Arambha (Purnima Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsThe Purnima-to-Purnima option begins on Ashwin Purnima and continues to Kartika Purnima. This does not rename the Telugu Amanta month.
Akasha Deepa Arambha (Purnima Option) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsHemadri Vrata II, pages 763–764 describes the month-long lamp observance beginning at night on Ashwin Purnima. This is the Purnima option.
Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Purnima Vrat✓ Completed
Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed
Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dvitiya (till 6:37 PM)
Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsKrishna Dvitiya of Amanta Ashadha through Ashwin, equivalent to Purnimanta Shravana through Kartika. Choose the moonrise overlap; if both or neither day qualifies, use the later live tithi day. Unknown moonrise data does not establish non-overlap.
Krittika Vratam✓ Completed
Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Tritiya (till 3:37 PM)
Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:33 PM✓ Completed
DetailsA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:33 PM✓ Completed
DetailsThe monthly Krishna Chaturthi observance uses moonrise. Dharmasindhu permits beginning the series in Nija Shravana; a first-start message appears only when the additional calendar conditions pass.
Rohini Vratam✓ Completed

This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.

印度历法术语

了解这些基本概念，有助于理解节日日期。

术语 含义
提提（Tithi） 一种太阴日，指月亮与太阳的角距离增加12度所需的时间。
纳克沙特拉（Nakshatra） 将月亮运行的路径分为27段，其中每一段称为一个纳克沙特拉。某些斋戒活动需要满足特定星宿条件。
满月终月制／新月终月制 前者以满月作为一个月的结束，后者以新月作为一个月的结束。
斯玛尔塔派／毗湿奴派 两派对日出和提提的规则不同，因此斋戒日期可能不同。

常见问题

Frequently Asked Questions

当地历书、日出时间和寺庙传统都可能影响节日日期。

两派对提提与第十日的重叠以及日出的判定规则不同。请按照自己的传统守斋。

是否能在当地看到日月食，以及所遵循的传统，可能影响祭拜、斋戒和净秽期的安排。

天体位置使用Swiss Ephemeris计算。节日日期根据传统印度历法规则确定，并由施里·桑托什·库马尔·夏尔马指导维护。

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本文及其中的占星预测由 Gollapelli Santhosh Kumar Sharma撰写。作者是吠陀占星师，在吠陀占星、星盘分析、Panchangam 计算和个人咨询方面拥有 26+ years经验。

内容依据传统 Jyotish 原理，并结合实用解读和清晰表达撰写，旨在为读者的日常生活、重要决定和精神理解提供可靠指导。

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Note: Festival and eclipse dates on this website are calculated using Swiss Ephemeris and Drik Siddhanta. Timings shown are adjusted for your selected city's latitude and longitude, with sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset computed using topocentric coordinates. Minor differences may still occur due to regional traditions or local panchangam variations. When in doubt, please verify with your local panchangam or family priest.