Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Jersey City. 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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2020
Festival and vrata dates for Jersey City in October 2020:
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2020.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 4 October 2020.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 5 October 2020. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 5 October 2020.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 5 October 2020. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 5 October 2020.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 9 October 2020.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 9 October 2020.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 11 October 2020.
- Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 12 October 2020.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 2020.
- Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 13 October 2020.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 2020. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 2020.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 14 October 2020.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 14 October 2020.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 15 October 2020.
- Tula Sankramana (09:36 PM) — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020. — 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: 06:09 PM — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:15 AM — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 19 October 2020.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2020.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 21 October 2020.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 2020.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2020.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2020.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2020. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 2020.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Monday, 26 October 2020.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 2020.
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 2020.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 28 October 2020.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2020
| 01OctoberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 5:05 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberSunday | Krishna Tritiya (till (5th) 12:32 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (6th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:27 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:27 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberWednesday | Krishna Shashthi (till (8th) 7:07 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 09OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:19 AM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 8:23 AM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberMonday | Krishna Dashami (till 7:09 AM) 🔔Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:25 AM - 02:24 PM✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (14th) 2:21 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 14 October 2020 07:11 AM - 07:26 AM✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:03 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 14 October 2020 07:11 AM - Thursday, 15 October 2020 07:12 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 15 October 2020 07:12 AM |
| 15OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 7:23 PM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberFriday | Amavasya (till 3:31 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (09:36 PM) — Punyakala: 10:09 AM - 06:09 PM✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (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: 06:09 PM - 06:37 PM✓ Completed Duration:28mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:09 PM - 08:46 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:11 PM - 06:37 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:15 AM - 01:08 AM |
| 17OctoberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:38 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:15 AM - 11:38 AM✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 19OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 1:49 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 20OctoberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 11:38 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 21OctoberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 10:10 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23OctoberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 9:29 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberSunday | Shukla Dashami (till 11:30 PM) 🔔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 |
| 26OctoberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (27th) 1:17 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 27 October 2020 07:48 AM - 12:42 PM✓ Completed |
| 27OctoberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (28th) 3:24 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (29th) 5:46 AM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 07:27 AM - Thursday, 29 October 2020 07:28 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 29 October 2020 07:28 AM |
| 30OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:16 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy 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
Jersey City
2020 · October
America/New_York
