Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Suva. 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 1917
Festival and vrata dates for Suva in October 1917:
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 3 October 1917.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 3 October 1917.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 3 October 1917. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 4 October 1917. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Thursday, 4 October 1917.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 8 October 1917.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 11 October 1917.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 October 1917.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 13 October 1917.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 13 October 1917.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 14 October 1917.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 15 October 1917.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 15 October 1917. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 15 October 1917.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)05:38 AM — Tuesday, 16 October 1917.
- Ashwin Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 16 October 1917.
- Tula Sankramana (03:56 AM) — Wednesday, 17 October 1917.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1917.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1917.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1917. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Wednesday, 24 October 1917.
- Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 25 October 1917.
- Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 26 October 1917.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 October 1917.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 October 1917.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 28 October 1917.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1917.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 31 October 1917.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1917
| 03OctoberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (4th) 9:45 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:28 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 09:28 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 04OctoberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till (5th) 8:49 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberMonday | Krishna Navami (till (10th) 1:11 AM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (12th) 6:13 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 13 October 1917 05:40 AM - 06:26 AM✓ Completed |
| 12OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (13th) 8:45 AM) 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (14th) 11:03 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 14OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (15th) 1:02 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 15 October 1917 05:38 AM - Tuesday, 16 October 1917 05:37 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 16 October 1917 05:37 AM |
| 15OctoberMonday | Amavasya (till (16th) 2:40 PM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 18:06 - 20:24 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 23:28 - 00:14✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (17th) 3:56 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 05:38 AM - 03:56 PM✓ Completed 🔔Ashwin Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 17OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (18th) 4:50 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (03:56 AM) — Punyakala: 10:06 AM - 06:06 PM✓ Completed |
| 24OctoberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (25th) 11:39 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 |
| 25OctoberThursday | Shukla Dashami (till (26th) 9:10 AM) 🔔Smarta Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 27 October 1917 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (27th) 6:20 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 28 October 1917 05:29 AM - 05:44 AM✓ Completed |
| 27OctoberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (29th) 12:10 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (29th) 9:07 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 29 October 1917 05:29 AM - Tuesday, 30 October 1917 05:28 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 30 October 1917 05:28 AM |
| 31OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (1st) 2:02 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika 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.
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Suva
1917 · October
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