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 2020
Festival and vrata dates for Kathmandu in October 2020:
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2020.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2020.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2020.
- Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 1 October 2020.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — 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✓ — Tuesday, 6 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.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 13 October 2020.
- Sarvesham 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)✓ — Thursday, 15 October 2020.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 15 October 2020.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika 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: 05:29 PM — Friday, 16 October 2020.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:09 AM — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Tula Sankramana (07:21 AM) — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Saturday, 17 October 2020.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 20 October 2020.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — 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 — Tuesday, 27 October 2020.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 28 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.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Friday, 30 October 2020.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 31 October 2020.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 31 October 2020.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2020
| 01OctoberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till (2nd) 2:50 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 7:43 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:17 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: 07:47 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 07:47 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 06OctoberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 12:47 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:02 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 09OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 6:04 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 6:08 PM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 2:51 PM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 14 October 2020 06:07 AM - 07:36 AM✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:06 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 |
| 15OctoberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 8:48 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 15 October 2020 06:07 AM - Friday, 16 October 2020 06:08 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 16 October 2020 06:08 AM |
| 16OctoberFriday | Amavasya (till (17th) 1:16 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Adhika 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: 05:29 PM - 06:13 PM✓ Completed Duration:44mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:29 PM - 08:01 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 03:55 PM - 06:13 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:24 PM - 12:14 AM |
| 17OctoberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:23 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:09 AM - 05:28 PM✓ Completed 🔔Tula Sankramana (07:21 AM) — Punyakala: 06:08 AM - 11:21 AM✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 20OctoberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:34 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 21OctoberWednesday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:23 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23OctoberFriday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:12 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 7:57 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 |
| 27OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 11:02 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 28 October 2020 06:15 AM - 07:59 AM✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 1:09 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 06:15 AM - Thursday, 29 October 2020 03:31 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 29 October 2020 03:31 PM |
| 30OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:01 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 8:34 PM) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ 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
2020 · October
Asia/Kathmandu
