Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Georgetown. 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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2096
Festival and vrata dates for Georgetown in October 2096:
- Purnima Vrat — Monday, 1 October 2096.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Monday, 1 October 2096.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Monday, 1 October 2096.
- Loka Pala Puja — Monday, 1 October 2096.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Monday, 1 October 2096.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Tuesday, 2 October 2096.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 2 October 2096.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Wednesday, 3 October 2096.
- Kajjali Vratam — Wednesday, 3 October 2096.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Wednesday, 3 October 2096.
- Maha Bharani — Thursday, 4 October 2096.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 4 October 2096.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 5 October 2096.
- Chandra Shashti — Saturday, 6 October 2096.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 6 October 2096.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Madhyashtami — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Ardrashtami — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 8 October 2096.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 9 October 2096.
- Ahina Navami — Tuesday, 9 October 2096.
- Magha Shraddha — Thursday, 11 October 2096.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Thursday, 11 October 2096.
- Yati Mahalaya — Friday, 12 October 2096.
- Gajachchaya — Saturday, 13 October 2096.
- Kaliyugadi — Saturday, 13 October 2096. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 13 October 2096.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 13 October 2096.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 13 October 2096.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam — Sunday, 14 October 2096.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 14 October 2096.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 15 October 2096.
- Mahalaya Amavasya — Monday, 15 October 2096.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 15 October 2096.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)05:43 AM — Tuesday, 16 October 2096.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 16 October 2096.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Tuesday, 16 October 2096.
- Tula Sankramana (09:11 AM) — Wednesday, 17 October 2096.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 19 October 2096.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 20 October 2096.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Monday, 22 October 2096.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 October 2096.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 26 October 2096.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 26 October 2096.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Friday, 26 October 2096. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Friday, 26 October 2096.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Saturday, 27 October 2096.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 28 October 2096.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 28 October 2096.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 28 October 2096.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 October 2096.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 October 2096.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 30 October 2096.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 30 October 2096.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 30 October 2096.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2096
| 01OctoberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 9:26 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Loka Pala Puja 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 02OctoberTuesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 6:25 PM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 03OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 3:17 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 04OctoberThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 12:10 PM) 🔔Maha Bharani 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:08 PM |
| 05OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:10 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 06OctoberSaturday | Krishna Panchami (till 6:26 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 08OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (9th) 12:26 AM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam 🔔Ardrashtami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam 🔔Kalashtami |
| 09OctoberTuesday | Krishna Navami (till 11:20 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ahina Navami |
| 11OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:32 PM) 🔔Magha Shraddha 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 12 October 2096 05:42 AM - 09:59 AM |
| 12OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:50 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya |
| 13OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:36 PM) 🔔Gajachchaya 🔔KaliyugadiThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 13 October 2096 05:42 AM - Sunday, 14 October 2096 05:42 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 14 October 2096 05:42 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 14OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (15th) 12:50 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam |
| 15OctoberMonday | Amavasya (till (16th) 2:29 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 16OctoberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (17th) 4:33 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 05:43 AM - 05:33 PM 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh |
| 17OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (18th) 6:58 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (09:11 AM) — Punyakala: 05:42 AM - 01:11 PM |
| 19OctoberFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:36 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 20OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 12:20 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 22OctoberMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 5:15 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 24OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:09 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 26OctoberFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 7:57 PM) 🔔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) |
| 27OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:37 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 28 October 2096 05:42 AM - 08:25 AM |
| 28OctoberSunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 4:34 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 28 October 2096 05:42 AM - Monday, 29 October 2096 01:53 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 29 October 2096 01:53 PM |
| 30OctoberTuesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:44 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
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
Georgetown
2096 · October
America/Guyana
