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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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 1957
Festival and vrata dates for Suva in October 1957:
- Maha Navami✓ — Tuesday, 1 October 1957. — This is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasu…
- Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ — Tuesday, 1 October 1957.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 October 1957.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 2 October 1957.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Wednesday, 2 October 1957. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Wednesday, 2 October 1957.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 3 October 1957.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Thursday, 3 October 1957.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 October 1957.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 5 October 1957.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 6 October 1957.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 10 October 1957.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 11 October 1957.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 11 October 1957.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 11 October 1957. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 12 October 1957. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Saturday, 12 October 1957.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Sunday, 13 October 1957.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 16 October 1957.
- Tula Sankramana (10:02 AM) — Thursday, 17 October 1957.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 17 October 1957.
- Guru Pushya Yoga✓ — Thursday, 17 October 1957.
- Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 18 October 1957.
- Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Saturday, 19 October 1957.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 20 October 1957.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 20 October 1957.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 21 October 1957.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 October 1957.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 October 1957.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 22 October 1957.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 22 October 1957. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 23 October 1957.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 23 October 1957.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 30 October 1957.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 31 October 1957. — 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…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1957
| 01OctoberTuesday | Shukla Navami (till (2nd) 7:50 PM) 🔔Maha Navami✓ CompletedThis is the great ninth day and the final day of worship. On Maha Navami, Durga is celebrated as Mahisasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Devotees also worship Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. Her name means 'giver of supernatural powers,' and she is believed to grant all perfections (`siddhis`) to her devotees. The day is marked by rituals like Kanya Puja, concluding the nine days of worship. 🔔Saraswati Puja / Ayudha Puja✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dashami (till (3rd) 9:49 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 |
| 03OctoberThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (5th) 12:08 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 05 October 1957 06:45 AM - 11:43 AM✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (7th) 5:05 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberSunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (8th) 7:29 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 07 October 1957 05:44 AM - Tuesday, 08 October 1957 05:43 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 08 October 1957 05:43 AM |
| 10OctoberThursday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (11th) 1:15 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till (12th) 2:29 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:52 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:52 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 12OctoberSaturday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (13th) 3:16 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 13OctoberSunday | Krishna Panchami (till (14th) 3:32 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberWednesday | Krishna Ashtami (till (17th) 12:56 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 17OctoberThursday | Krishna Navami (till (18th) 10:56 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (10:02 AM) — Punyakala: 10:07 AM - 06:07 PM✓ Completed 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Guru Pushya Yoga✓ Completed |
| 18OctoberFriday | Krishna Dashami (till (19th) 8:27 AM) 🔔Smarta Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 20 October 1957 10:48 AM - 11:03 AM✓ Completed |
| 19OctoberSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (20th) 5:35 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 21 October 1957 05:34 AM - 05:49 AM✓ Completed |
| 20OctoberSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (21st) 11:08 PM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 21OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (22nd) 7:51 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 22 October 1957 05:33 AM - Wednesday, 23 October 1957 05:32 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 23 October 1957 05:32 AM |
| 22OctoberTuesday | Amavasya (till (23rd) 4:43 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 18:08 - 20:25 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 23:27 - 00:13✓ CompletedThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 23OctoberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (24th) 1:53 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 30OctoberWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (31st) 11:45 AM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberThursday | Shukla Navami (till (1st) 2:01 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. |
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
Suva
1957 · October
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