Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Fremont. 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 1992
Festival and vrata dates for Fremont in October 1992:
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Thursday, 1 October 1992. — 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✓ — Thursday, 1 October 1992.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Friday, 2 October 1992. — 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 Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Friday, 2 October 1992.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992. — 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✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992.
- Mahagauri✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1992.
- Maha Navami✓ — Sunday, 4 October 1992. — 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✓ — Sunday, 4 October 1992.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 5 October 1992.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 5 October 1992.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Monday, 5 October 1992. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Monday, 5 October 1992.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 6 October 1992.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1992.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1992.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 8 October 1992.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1992.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1992.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1992.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1992.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1992.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 12 October 1992.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 1992.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 1992. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 14 October 1992.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 14 October 1992. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 1992.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 15 October 1992.
- Tula Sankramana (02:21 PM) — Friday, 16 October 1992.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 18 October 1992.
- Kalashtami✓ — Sunday, 18 October 1992.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 19 October 1992.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 21 October 1992.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 22 October 1992.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 1992. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 1992.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 1992.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 23 October 1992.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 24 October 1992.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 24 October 1992. — 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: 06:14 PM — Saturday, 24 October 1992.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1992.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1992.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1992.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1992.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 26 October 1992.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 26 October 1992.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 1992.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 1992.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 1992.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 1992.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 30 October 1992.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1992
| 01OctoberThursday | Shukla Shashthi (till 5:24 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. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:25 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. 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 03OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:07 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔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 |
| 04OctoberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 10:20 PM) 🔔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 |
| 05OctoberMonday | Shukla Dashami (till (6th) 12:48 AM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ 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 |
| 06OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (7th) 3:21 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 07 October 1992 09:57 AM - 02:54 PM✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (9th) 7:52 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 08 October 1992 07:14 AM - Friday, 09 October 1992 07:52 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 09 October 1992 07:52 AM |
| 10OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 9:39 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 12:03 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:40 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:55 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:24 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:24 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 12:47 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 12:16 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (02:21 PM) — Punyakala: 10:21 AM - 06:21 PM✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:01 AM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 19OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:16 AM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 21OctoberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (22nd) 12:50 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 22 October 1992 07:27 AM - 11:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 22OctoberThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:55 PM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 23OctoberFriday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 6:57 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 23 October 1992 07:28 AM - Saturday, 24 October 1992 07:29 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 24 October 1992 07:29 AM |
| 24OctoberSaturday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 4:07 PM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedThe 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: 06:14 PM - 06:27 PM✓ Completed Duration:13mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:14 PM - 08:53 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:03 PM - 06:27 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:25 AM - 01:18 AM |
| 25OctoberSunday | Amavasya (till 12:33 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberSunday | Amavasya (till 12:33 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:26 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 8:01 AM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 8:37 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti 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
Fremont
1992 · October
America/Los_Angeles
