Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Kuala Lumpur. 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 2023
Festival and vrata dates for Kuala Lumpur in October 2023:
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ — Sunday, 1 October 2023.
- Kajjali Vratam✓ — Sunday, 1 October 2023.
- Vishalakshi Yatra✓ — Sunday, 1 October 2023.
- Maha Bharani✓ — Monday, 2 October 2023.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 2 October 2023.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 3 October 2023.
- Chandra Shashti✓ — Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ — Friday, 6 October 2023.
- Madhyashtami✓ — Friday, 6 October 2023.
- Ardrashtami✓ — Friday, 6 October 2023.
- Kalashtami✓ — Friday, 6 October 2023.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ — Saturday, 7 October 2023.
- Ahina Navami✓ — Saturday, 7 October 2023.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ — Saturday, 7 October 2023.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 8 October 2023.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 8 October 2023.
- Magha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 10 October 2023.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 10 October 2023.
- Yati Mahalaya✓ — Wednesday, 11 October 2023.
- Gajachchaya✓ — Thursday, 12 October 2023.
- Kaliyugadi✓ — Thursday, 12 October 2023. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Guru Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 12 October 2023.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 12 October 2023.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 12 October 2023.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ — Friday, 13 October 2023.
- Samavedi Upakarma✓ — Saturday, 14 October 2023.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 October 2023.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Saturday, 14 October 2023.
- Mahalaya Amavasya✓ — Saturday, 14 October 2023.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 October 2023. — 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: 06:57 PM — Saturday, 14 October 2023.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:02 AM — Sunday, 15 October 2023.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 15 October 2023.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 15 October 2023.
- Tula Sankramana (04:01 AM) — Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 19 October 2023.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Friday, 20 October 2023.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 22 October 2023.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 24 October 2023.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 24 October 2023.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Tuesday, 24 October 2023. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Tuesday, 24 October 2023.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 25 October 2023.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 26 October 2023.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 26 October 2023.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 26 October 2023.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 October 2023.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 October 2023.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Saturday, 28 October 2023.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 October 2023.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Saturday, 28 October 2023.
- Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Sunday, 29 October 2023.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 30 October 2023.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2023
| 01OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:12 PM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Kajjali Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:06 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:40 PM✓ Completed |
| 03OctoberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 8:42 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 8:03 AM) 🔔Chandra Shashti✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:05 AM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi✓ Completed 🔔Madhyashtami✓ Completed 🔔Ardrashtami✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberSaturday | Krishna Ashtami (till 10:38 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Ahina Navami✓ Completed 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 12:43 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:39 PM) 🔔Magha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 11 October 2023 07:01 AM - 10:18 AM✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:07 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:24 PM) 🔔Gajachchaya✓ Completed 🔔Kaliyugadi✓ CompletedThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Guru Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 12 October 2023 07:01 AM - Friday, 13 October 2023 07:01 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 13 October 2023 07:01 AM |
| 13OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (14th) 12:21 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberSaturday | Amavasya (till (15th) 1:55 AM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma✓ Completed 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya✓ 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: 06:57 PM - 08:10 PM✓ Completed Duration:73mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:57 PM - 09:22 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 06:02 PM - 08:10 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:35 AM - 01:23 AM |
| 15OctoberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till (16th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:02 AM - 06:57 PM✓ Completed 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (19th) 3:42 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (04:01 AM) — Punyakala: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 19OctoberThursday | Shukla Panchami (till (20th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 20OctoberFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till (21st) 1:55 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22OctoberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 10:29 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 24OctoberTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 5:44 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 |
| 25OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 3:02 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 26 October 2023 07:00 AM - 08:18 AM✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 12:14 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 26 October 2023 07:00 AM - Friday, 27 October 2023 09:27 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 27 October 2023 09:27 AM |
| 28OctoberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till (29th) 4:24 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29OctoberSunday | Krishna Pratipada (till (30th) 2:23 AM) 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Rahu-grastha Partial • Visible locally — Start: 03:35 • End: 04:52 (29 Oct 2023)✓ Completed (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 30OctoberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (31st) 12:53 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till (1st) 12:00 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini 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
Kuala Lumpur
2023 · October
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
