Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Brampton. 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 1966
Festival and vrata dates for Brampton in October 1966:
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Saturday, 1 October 1966.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Saturday, 1 October 1966.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Saturday, 1 October 1966.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Sunday, 2 October 1966.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 2 October 1966.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 3 October 1966.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Tuesday, 4 October 1966.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 4 October 1966.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 6 October 1966.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Thursday, 6 October 1966.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Thursday, 6 October 1966.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Friday, 7 October 1966.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Friday, 7 October 1966.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Friday, 7 October 1966.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Saturday, 8 October 1966.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Monday, 10 October 1966.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 10 October 1966.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 10 October 1966.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Tuesday, 11 October 1966.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Tuesday, 11 October 1966. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 11 October 1966.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Wednesday, 12 October 1966.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 12 October 1966.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 12 October 1966.
- Samavedi Upakarma✓ — Thursday, 13 October 1966.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Thursday, 13 October 1966.
- Bathukamma begins✓ — Thursday, 13 October 1966.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ — Thursday, 13 October 1966.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:32 AM — Friday, 14 October 1966.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ — Friday, 14 October 1966.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Friday, 14 October 1966.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ — Friday, 14 October 1966. — 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✓ — Saturday, 15 October 1966. — 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✓ — Sunday, 16 October 1966. — 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…
- Tula Sankramana (01:17 AM) — Monday, 17 October 1966.
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Monday, 17 October 1966. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Tuesday, 18 October 1966. — 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✓ — Wednesday, 19 October 1966. — 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…
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Thursday, 20 October 1966. — 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 …
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Friday, 21 October 1966.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Friday, 21 October 1966.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Friday, 21 October 1966. — 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, 21 October 1966.
- Mahagauri✓ — Friday, 21 October 1966.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 22 October 1966.
- Maha Navami✓ — Saturday, 22 October 1966. — 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✓ — Saturday, 22 October 1966.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Saturday, 22 October 1966. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Saturday, 22 October 1966.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 23 October 1966.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 24 October 1966.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 25 October 1966.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 25 October 1966.
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 26 October 1966.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 30 October 1966.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 31 October 1966.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 31 October 1966.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1966
| 01OctoberSaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 5:14 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberSunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:04 PM) 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:21 PM✓ Completed |
| 03OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 8:30 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberTuesday | Krishna Panchami (till 9:27 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:32 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberFriday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:33 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberSaturday | Krishna Navami (till 6:53 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 1:46 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 11 October 1966 07:28 AM - 08:14 AM✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:31 AM) 🔔Gajachchaya✓ Completed 🔔Kaliyugadi✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (13th) 3:24 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 12 October 1966 07:29 AM - Thursday, 13 October 1966 07:30 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 13 October 1966 07:30 AM |
| 13OctoberThursday | Amavasya (till 11:51 PM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma begins✓ Completed 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:32 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:32 AM - 06:38 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri✓ CompletedShailaputri, 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. |
| 15OctoberSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 5:37 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini✓ CompletedThe 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. |
| 16OctoberSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 3:14 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 3 — Chandraghanta✓ CompletedWorshipped 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. |
| 17OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 1:31 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (01:17 AM) — Punyakala: 07:35 AM - 03:35 PM✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ CompletedAs 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. |
| 18OctoberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:33 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ CompletedThe 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. |
| 19OctoberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:23 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ CompletedWorshipped 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. |
| 20OctoberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 12:59 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri 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. |
| 21OctoberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 2:18 PM) 🔔Saddula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma ends✓ Completed 🔔Durga Ashtami✓ CompletedAlso 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✓ Completed 🔔Mahagauri✓ Completed |
| 22OctoberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till 4:11 PM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Maha Navami✓ CompletedThis 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✓ Completed 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 23OctoberSunday | Shukla Dashami (till 6:28 PM) 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 24OctoberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:58 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 25 October 1966 07:45 AM - 11:41 AM✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:30 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 25 October 1966 07:45 AM - Thursday, 27 October 1966 01:55 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 27 October 1966 01:55 AM |
| 26OctoberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (27th) 1:55 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (31st) 7:35 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (31st) 7:35 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 7:35 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika 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.
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
Brampton
1966 · October
America/Toronto
