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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2066
Festival and vrata dates for London in October 2066:
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 2 October 2066.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 2 October 2066.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 2 October 2066.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 2 October 2066.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 3 October 2066.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 4 October 2066.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 5 October 2066.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 6 October 2066. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 6 October 2066.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 7 October 2066.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 8 October 2066.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 10 October 2066.
- Kalashtami — Sunday, 10 October 2066.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 11 October 2066.
- Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Thursday, 14 October 2066.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 15 October 2066.
- Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Friday, 15 October 2066.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 16 October 2066. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 16 October 2066.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 16 October 2066.
- Tula Sankramana (09:37 PM) — Sunday, 17 October 2066.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 17 October 2066.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 17 October 2066.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 17 October 2066.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 18 October 2066.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 18 October 2066.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 19 October 2066.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 19 October 2066.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 19 October 2066.
- Kartika Masarambh — Tuesday, 19 October 2066.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 20 October 2066.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 22 October 2066.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 22 October 2066.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 24 October 2066.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 24 October 2066.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 24 October 2066.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 25 October 2066.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 October 2066. — 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) — Tuesday, 26 October 2066.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 26 October 2066.
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Thursday, 28 October 2066.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 29 October 2066.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 29 October 2066.
- Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Friday, 29 October 2066.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi — Friday, 29 October 2066.
- Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 30 October 2066.
- Shani Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 30 October 2066.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 30 October 2066.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 31 October 2066.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 31 October 2066.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2066
| 02OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 2:36 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 03OctoberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 1:25 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 04OctoberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till 12:44 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 05OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:40 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 06OctoberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 1:15 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:40 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 07:40 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 07OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 2:32 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 08OctoberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 4:25 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 10OctoberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 9:24 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 11OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (12th) 12:00 AM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 14OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (15th) 5:14 AM) 🔔Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 15 October 2066 11:20 AM - 03:54 PM |
| 15OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (16th) 5:37 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 16 October 2066 07:32 AM - 07:47 AM |
| 16OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (17th) 5:16 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 17OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (18th) 4:16 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (09:37 PM) — Punyakala: 09:56 AM - 05:56 PM 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 17 October 2066 07:33 AM - Monday, 18 October 2066 07:35 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 18 October 2066 07:35 AM 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 18OctoberMonday | Amavasya (till (19th) 2:43 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 19OctoberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (20th) 12:45 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 20OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 10:30 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 22OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 5:40 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 24OctoberSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:59 PM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 25OctoberMonday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:52 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 26OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:56 AM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)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 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) 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 28OctoberThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (29th) 4:31 AM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 29 October 2066 10:17 AM - 02:37 PM |
| 29OctoberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (30th) 3:36 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 30 October 2066 07:56 AM - 08:11 AM 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi |
| 30OctoberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (31st) 2:02 AM) 🔔Shani Trayodashi Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 30 October 2066 07:56 AM - Sunday, 31 October 2066 06:58 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 31 October 2066 06:58 AM |
| 31OctoberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (1st) 1:53 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) |
| 31OctoberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (1st) 1:53 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) |
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
2066 · October
Europe/London
