Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Leicester. 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 2042
Festival and vrata dates for Leicester in October 2042:
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Wednesday, 1 October 2042.
- Kajjali Vratam — Wednesday, 1 October 2042.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Wednesday, 1 October 2042.
- Maha Bharani — Wednesday, 1 October 2042.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 2 October 2042.
- Chandra Shashti — Friday, 3 October 2042.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 3 October 2042.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Sunday, 5 October 2042.
- Madhyashtami — Sunday, 5 October 2042.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam — Sunday, 5 October 2042.
- Ardrashtami — Sunday, 5 October 2042.
- Kalashtami — Sunday, 5 October 2042.
- Ahina Navami — Monday, 6 October 2042.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Monday, 6 October 2042.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 7 October 2042.
- Magha Shraddha — Thursday, 9 October 2042.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Thursday, 9 October 2042.
- Yati Mahalaya — Friday, 10 October 2042.
- Gajachchaya — Saturday, 11 October 2042.
- Kaliyugadi — Saturday, 11 October 2042. — 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, 11 October 2042.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 11 October 2042.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 11 October 2042.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 11 October 2042.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam — Sunday, 12 October 2042.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 13 October 2042.
- Mahalaya Amavasya — Monday, 13 October 2042.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 13 October 2042.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)07:35 AM — Tuesday, 14 October 2042.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 October 2042.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Tuesday, 14 October 2042.
- Tula Sankramana (05:54 PM) — Friday, 17 October 2042.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 17 October 2042.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 18 October 2042.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Monday, 20 October 2042.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 22 October 2042.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 23 October 2042.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 23 October 2042.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Thursday, 23 October 2042. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Thursday, 23 October 2042.
- Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Friday, 24 October 2042.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 25 October 2042.
- Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Saturday, 25 October 2042.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 26 October 2042.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 26 October 2042.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 27 October 2042.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 27 October 2042.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 28 October 2042.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 28 October 2042.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 28 October 2042.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 29 October 2042.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 30 October 2042.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 30 October 2042.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 31 October 2042.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 31 October 2042. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 31 October 2042.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2042
| 01OctoberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till (2nd) 12:46 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra 🔔Maha Bharani |
| 02OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 9:43 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:05 PM |
| 03OctoberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 7:10 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 05OctoberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:57 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam 🔔Ardrashtami 🔔Kalashtami |
| 06OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 3:23 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam |
| 07OctoberTuesday | Krishna Navami (till 3:32 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 09OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:45 PM) 🔔Magha Shraddha 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 10 October 2042 07:27 AM - 10:29 AM |
| 10OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:38 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya |
| 11OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:53 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, 11 October 2042 07:28 AM - Sunday, 12 October 2042 07:30 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 12 October 2042 07:30 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 12OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (13th) 12:24 AM) 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam |
| 13OctoberMonday | Amavasya (till (14th) 3:03 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 14OctoberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (15th) 5:44 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 07:35 AM - 06:05 PM 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh |
| 17OctoberFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:43 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (05:54 PM) — Punyakala: 01:54 PM - 05:59 PM 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 18OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 12:48 PM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 20OctoberMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 3:31 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 22OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:38 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 23OctoberThursday | Shukla Navami (till 2:37 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) |
| 24OctoberFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 12:53 PM) 🔔Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 25 October 2042 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM |
| 25OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:29 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 26 October 2042 06:56 AM - 07:11 AM |
| 26OctoberSunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (27th) 3:12 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 26 October 2042 06:56 AM - Monday, 27 October 2042 03:12 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 27 October 2042 03:12 AM |
| 26OctoberSunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (27th) 3:12 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 26 October 2042 06:56 AM - Monday, 27 October 2042 03:12 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 27 October 2042 03:12 AM |
| 27OctoberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:33 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 28OctoberTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:48 PM) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 29OctoberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 4:05 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 30OctoberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:36 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 31OctoberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 9:29 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 06:22 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 06:22 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Rohini 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
Leicester
2042 · October
Europe/London
