Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Auckland. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2068
Festival and vrata dates for Auckland in October 2068:
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 1 October 2068.
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata — Monday, 1 October 2068. — 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 — Tuesday, 2 October 2068. — 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…
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 2 October 2068.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri — Wednesday, 3 October 2068. — 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 …
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 4 October 2068.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins) — Thursday, 4 October 2068.
- Saddula Bathukamma — Friday, 5 October 2068.
- Bathukamma ends — Friday, 5 October 2068.
- Durga Ashtami — Friday, 5 October 2068. — 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…
- Maha Ashtami — Friday, 5 October 2068.
- Mahagauri — Friday, 5 October 2068.
- Maha Navami — Friday, 5 October 2068. — 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…
- Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja — Friday, 5 October 2068.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 6 October 2068.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 6 October 2068.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Saturday, 6 October 2068. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Saturday, 6 October 2068.
- Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Sunday, 7 October 2068.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Sunday, 7 October 2068.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 8 October 2068.
- Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Monday, 8 October 2068.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 October 2068.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 9 October 2068.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 October 2068.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 October 2068.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 10 October 2068.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 10 October 2068.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 11 October 2068.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 12 October 2068.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 13 October 2068.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 14 October 2068. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 14 October 2068.
- Krittika Vratam — Sunday, 14 October 2068.
- Rohini Vratam — Monday, 15 October 2068.
- Tula Sankramana (09:55 PM) — Wednesday, 17 October 2068.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 17 October 2068.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 18 October 2068.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 18 October 2068.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 22 October 2068.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Monday, 22 October 2068.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 October 2068. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 October 2068.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 October 2068.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 24 October 2068.
- Darsha Shraddha — Thursday, 25 October 2068.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 25 October 2068.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 26 October 2068.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 26 October 2068.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 26 October 2068. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:43 PM — Friday, 26 October 2068.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 27 October 2068.
- Kartika Masarambh — Saturday, 27 October 2068.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 28 October 2068.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 October 2068.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 30 October 2068.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2068
| 01OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:57 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — SkandamataThe 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. |
| 02OctoberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 10:26 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — KatyayaniWorshipped 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. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 03OctoberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:20 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — KalaratriKalaratri 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. |
| 04OctoberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 11:34 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins) |
| 05OctoberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 11:01 AM) 🔔Saddula Bathukamma 🔔Bathukamma ends 🔔Durga AshtamiAlso 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. 🔔Maha Ashtami 🔔Mahagauri 🔔Maha NavamiThis 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 Mahishasura. Devotees also worship Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. Her name means 'giver of supernatural powers,' and she is believed to grant all perfections (`siddhis`) to her devotees. The day is marked by rituals like Kanya Puja, concluding the nine days of worship. 🔔Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja |
| 06OctoberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 9:43 AM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen MuhuratSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) |
| 07OctoberSunday | Shukla Dashami (till 7:40 AM) 🔔Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 08 October 2068 10:11 AM - 02:05 PM 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) |
| 08OctoberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (9th) 1:47 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 09 October 2068 06:48 AM - 07:03 AM |
| 09OctoberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:13 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 09 October 2068 06:48 AM - Wednesday, 10 October 2068 06:47 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 10 October 2068 06:47 AM |
| 10OctoberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:27 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 11OctoberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:40 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 12OctoberFriday | Krishna Pratipada (till 11:02 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 13OctoberSaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 7:44 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 14OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (15th) 2:43 AM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:20 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 11:20 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 15OctoberMonday | Krishna Panchami (till (16th) 1:14 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 17OctoberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till (18th) 12:40 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (09:55 PM) — Punyakala: 11:35 AM - 07:35 PM 🔔Kalashtami |
| 18OctoberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (19th) 1:32 AM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 22OctoberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:25 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 23 October 2068 06:30 AM - 07:21 AM |
| 23OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:57 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 24OctoberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:31 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 24 October 2068 06:28 AM - Thursday, 25 October 2068 06:27 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 25 October 2068 06:27 AM |
| 25OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 3:00 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 26OctoberFriday | Amavasya (till 5:17 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Kartika Maasa)The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:43 PM - 08:28 PM Duration:45mins | Pradosha Kaal: 07:43 PM - 09:52 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 06:37 PM - 08:28 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:43 AM - 01:25 AM |
| 27OctoberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:18 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 28OctoberSunday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 8:59 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 30OctoberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:05 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
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.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Auckland
2068 · October
Pacific/Auckland
