Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Kathmandu. 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 1990
Festival and vrata dates for Kathmandu in October 1990:
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 1 October 1990.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 1 October 1990.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 2 October 1990.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 October 1990.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 October 1990.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 October 1990.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Thursday, 4 October 1990.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Thursday, 4 October 1990.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 5 October 1990.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 6 October 1990.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 7 October 1990. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 7 October 1990.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 7 October 1990. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 8 October 1990.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 10 October 1990.
- Kalashtami✓ — Wednesday, 10 October 1990.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 11 October 1990.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 14 October 1990.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 14 October 1990.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 October 1990. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 16 October 1990.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 16 October 1990.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 16 October 1990.
- Tula Sankramana (02:42 PM) — Wednesday, 17 October 1990.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 17 October 1990.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 October 1990.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Thursday, 18 October 1990.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 18 October 1990. — 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: 05:28 PM — Thursday, 18 October 1990.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 19 October 1990.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 19 October 1990.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 19 October 1990.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Friday, 19 October 1990.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 20 October 1990.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 22 October 1990.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Monday, 22 October 1990.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1990.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1990.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1990.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 October 1990.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 October 1990.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 28 October 1990. — 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…
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 28 October 1990.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 30 October 1990.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1990.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1990.
- Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1990.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 31 October 1990.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1990.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1990
| 01OctoberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:33 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 01 October 1990 05:59 AM - Tuesday, 02 October 1990 10:15 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 02 October 1990 10:15 PM |
| 02OctoberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:15 PM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 03OctoberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 8:17 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 5:46 PM) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberFriday | Krishna Pratipada (till 2:52 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberSaturday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 11:45 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberSunday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:35 AM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:54 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 07:54 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 08OctoberMonday | Krishna Panchami (till (9th) 2:41 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:08 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till 8:31 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 6:27 PM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 15 October 1990 06:07 AM - 09:14 AM✓ Completed |
| 15OctoberMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 6:36 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 16OctoberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 7:08 PM) 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 16 October 1990 06:07 AM - Wednesday, 17 October 1990 06:08 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 17 October 1990 06:08 AM |
| 17OctoberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 8:03 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (02:42 PM) — Punyakala: 10:42 AM - 05:29 PM✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberThursday | Amavasya (till 9:21 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ 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: 05:28 PM - 06:10 PM✓ Completed Duration:42mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:28 PM - 08:00 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 03:52 PM - 06:10 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:23 PM - 12:14 AM |
| 19OctoberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:02 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 20OctoberSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (21st) 1:05 AM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 22OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (23rd) 6:03 AM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 24OctoberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 8:42 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till 2:52 PM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 3:37 PM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ 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. 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 2:31 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 31 October 1990 06:17 AM - 07:53 AM✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 12:41 PM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 31 October 1990 06:17 AM - Thursday, 01 November 1990 10:08 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 01 November 1990 10:08 AM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi✓ 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
Kathmandu
1990 · October
Asia/Kathmandu
