Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for London. 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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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 1952
Festival and vrata dates for London in October 1952:
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 1 October 1952.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 4 October 1952.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 5 October 1952.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 6 October 1952. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 6 October 1952.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 6 October 1952. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 7 October 1952.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 8 October 1952.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 10 October 1952.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 10 October 1952.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 12 October 1952.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 14 October 1952.
- Tula Sankramana (04:19 PM) — Thursday, 16 October 1952.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 16 October 1952.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 16 October 1952.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 16 October 1952.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 17 October 1952.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 18 October 1952. — 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: 06:01 PM — Saturday, 18 October 1952.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 19 October 1952.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 19 October 1952.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 19 October 1952.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Sunday, 19 October 1952.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 27 October 1952. — 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 Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Monday, 27 October 1952.
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Tuesday, 28 October 1952.
- Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Wednesday, 29 October 1952.
- Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 30 October 1952.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 30 October 1952.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 31 October 1952.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Friday, 31 October 1952.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1952
| 01OctoberWednesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 7:25 PM) 🔔Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till 10:31 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 8:14 AM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (7th) 5:34 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: 07:50 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 07:50 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 07OctoberTuesday | Krishna Panchami (till (8th) 5:25 AM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberWednesday | Krishna Shashthi (till (9th) 6:06 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 7:33 AM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 12:10 PM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:27 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 15 October 1952 07:24 AM - 10:29 AM✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:36 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (04:19 PM) — Punyakala: 12:19 PM - 06:05 PM✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 16 October 1952 07:26 AM - Friday, 17 October 1952 07:27 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 17 October 1952 07:27 AM |
| 17OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:55 PM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberSaturday | Amavasya (till 11:42 PM) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Kartika 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: 06:01 PM - 06:08 PM✓ Completed Duration:7mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:01 PM - 08:43 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 03:31 PM - 06:08 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:19 AM - 01:13 AM |
| 19OctoberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till 11:58 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 27OctoberMonday | Shukla Navami (till 12:59 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 Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till 10:42 AM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 29 October 1952 01:41 PM - 01:56 PM✓ Completed |
| 29OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:18 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 30 October 1952 06:50 AM - 07:05 AM✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (31st) 3:24 AM) 🔔Guru Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 30 October 1952 06:50 AM - Friday, 31 October 1952 06:52 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 31 October 1952 06:52 AM |
| 31OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (1st) 1:08 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ 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
London
1952 · October
Europe/London
