Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Chennai. 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 2077
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in October 2077:
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 1 October 2077.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 1 October 2077.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 1 October 2077.
- Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 1 October 2077.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 1 October 2077.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 4 October 2077.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 5 October 2077.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 October 2077. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 5 October 2077.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 6 October 2077.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 8 October 2077.
- Kalashtami — Friday, 8 October 2077.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 10 October 2077.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 12 October 2077.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Tuesday, 12 October 2077.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 14 October 2077. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Guru Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 14 October 2077.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 14 October 2077.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 15 October 2077.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 15 October 2077.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 16 October 2077.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 16 October 2077.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 16 October 2077. — 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: 05:45 PM — Saturday, 16 October 2077.
- Tula Sankramana (09:46 PM) — Sunday, 17 October 2077.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 17 October 2077.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Sunday, 17 October 2077.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:04 AM — Monday, 18 October 2077.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 20 October 2077.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 21 October 2077.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Saturday, 23 October 2077.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 24 October 2077.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 25 October 2077.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 October 2077.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 October 2077.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Tuesday, 26 October 2077. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Tuesday, 26 October 2077.
- Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Wednesday, 27 October 2077.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 28 October 2077.
- Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Thursday, 28 October 2077.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 29 October 2077.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 29 October 2077.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 30 October 2077.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 30 October 2077.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 30 October 2077.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 30 October 2077.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 31 October 2077.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2077
| 01OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:46 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 04OctoberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:11 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) |
| 05OctoberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 5:32 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:52 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:52 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 06OctoberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:33 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 08OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 1:52 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 10OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 3:11 PM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 12OctoberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 6:45 PM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 13 October 2077 06:02 AM - 09:47 AM |
| 14OctoberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:33 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 14 October 2077 06:02 AM - Friday, 15 October 2077 06:02 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 15 October 2077 06:02 AM |
| 15OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (16th) 2:06 AM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) |
| 16OctoberSaturday | Amavasya (till (17th) 4:37 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika Ashwin 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: 05:45 PM - 06:37 PM Duration:52mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:45 PM - 08:13 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:25 PM - 06:37 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:29 PM - 12:18 AM |
| 17OctoberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till (18th) 7:02 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (09:46 PM) — Punyakala: 09:45 AM - 05:45 PM 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh |
| 18OctoberMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till 7:02 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:04 AM - 07:02 AM |
| 20OctoberWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 11:08 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 21OctoberThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 12:38 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 23OctoberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 2:01 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 24OctoberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 1:45 PM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 25OctoberMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:47 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 26OctoberTuesday | Shukla Navami (till 11:08 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) |
| 27OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:51 AM) 🔔Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 28 October 2077 11:13 AM - 03:07 PM |
| 28OctoberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (29th) 2:47 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 29 October 2077 06:05 AM - 06:20 AM |
| 29OctoberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 11:17 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 29 October 2077 06:05 AM - Saturday, 30 October 2077 06:05 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 30 October 2077 06:05 AM |
| 30OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 7:40 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 31OctoberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 4:07 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
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
Chennai
2077 · October
Asia/Kolkata
