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 1981
Festival and vrata dates for Suva in October 1981:
- Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ — Thursday, 1 October 1981. — 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…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Thursday, 1 October 1981.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 2 October 1981.
- Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ — Friday, 2 October 1981. — The fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four …
- Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1981. — Worshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishas…
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Saturday, 3 October 1981.
- Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ — Sunday, 4 October 1981. — Kalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that …
- Bhanu Saptami✓ — Sunday, 4 October 1981.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 5 October 1981.
- Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ — Monday, 5 October 1981.
- Saddula Bathukamma✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1981.
- Bathukamma ends✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1981.
- Durga Ashtami✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1981. — Also known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who r…
- Maha Ashtami✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1981.
- Mahagauri✓ — Tuesday, 6 October 1981.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981.
- Maha Navami✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981. — 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✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Wednesday, 7 October 1981.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ — Thursday, 8 October 1981.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 9 October 1981.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1981.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 10 October 1981.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 11 October 1981.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 12 October 1981.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 12 October 1981.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Monday, 12 October 1981.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 12 October 1981.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 12 October 1981.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 15 October 1981.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 15 October 1981.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 15 October 1981. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 15 October 1981.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 16 October 1981. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 16 October 1981.
- Tula Sankramana (01:41 PM) — Saturday, 17 October 1981.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 19 October 1981.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 19 October 1981.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 21 October 1981.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 22 October 1981.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Friday, 23 October 1981.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 24 October 1981. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 24 October 1981.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — Saturday, 24 October 1981.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 25 October 1981.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ — Monday, 26 October 1981.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 26 October 1981.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 26 October 1981.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 1981.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 1981.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 27 October 1981.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 1981.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 1981.
- Kartika Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 28 October 1981.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 31 October 1981.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Saturday, 31 October 1981.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 1981
| 01OctoberThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (2nd) 11:15 PM) 🔔Navaratri Day 4 — Kushmanda✓ 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. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 02OctoberFriday | Shukla Panchami (till (4th) 1:48 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Navaratri Day 5 — Skandamata✓ CompletedThe fifth form, Skandamata, is known as 'The Goddess of Fire' and her name means 'Mother of Skanda,' who is the war god Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, riding a lion, and holding the infant Skanda on her lap. The worship of Skandamata is considered twice blessed as it automatically includes the worship of her son, bringing grace from both deities. She symbolizes the nurturing and protective love of a mother. |
| 03OctoberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till (5th) 4:22 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 6 — Katyayani✓ CompletedWorshipped on the sixth day, Katyayani is the warrior goddess form of Durga. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted riding a lion, wielding a sword and a lotus in her hands. As a symbol of courage and strength, she is worshipped by devotees seeking victory over personal challenges and the removal of negativity. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04OctoberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till (6th) 6:44 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 7 — Kalaratri✓ CompletedKalaratri is the seventh and most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Her name combines 'Kala' (time/death) and 'Ratri' (night), and she embodies the power that ends darkness and ignorance. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is also known as Shubankari (auspicious), as she makes her devotees fearless. Her vehicle is a donkey, and she is worshipped as the destroyer of all evil spirits. 🔔Bhanu Saptami✓ Completed |
| 05OctoberMonday | Shukla Saptami (till (6th) 6:44 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Saraswati Avahana (Puja Begins)✓ Completed |
| 06OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (7th) 8:37 AM) 🔔Saddula Bathukamma✓ Completed 🔔Bathukamma ends✓ Completed 🔔Durga Ashtami✓ CompletedAlso known as Maha Ashtami, this is one of the most significant days of Navaratri. On this day, the eighth form of Durga, **Mahagauri**, is worshipped, who represents peace and purity. It's believed that Goddess Chamunda appeared from Durga's forehead on this day to defeat demons. Rituals like Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and Astra Puja (worship of weapons) are commonly performed. 🔔Maha Ashtami✓ Completed 🔔Mahagauri✓ Completed |
| 07OctoberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (8th) 9:52 AM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔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 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat✓ CompletedSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 08OctoberThursday | Shukla Dashami (till (9th) 10:18 AM) 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends)✓ Completed |
| 09OctoberFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (10th) 9:53 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 11 October 1981 05:44 AM - 06:27 AM✓ Completed |
| 10OctoberSaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (11th) 8:37 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 11OctoberSunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (12th) 6:35 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 12 October 1981 05:43 AM - Tuesday, 13 October 1981 05:42 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 13 October 1981 05:42 AM |
| 12OctoberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till (14th) 12:49 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 15OctoberThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till (16th) 2:29 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:57 PM✓ Completed 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:57 PM✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 16OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (17th) 11:18 AM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 17OctoberSaturday | Krishna Panchami (till (18th) 8:29 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (01:41 PM) — Punyakala: 10:03 AM - 06:03 PM✓ Completed |
| 19OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (21st) 3:08 AM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 21OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dashami (till (23rd) 2:23 AM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 22OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (24th) 2:46 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 24 October 1981 08:58 AM - 01:37 PM✓ Completed |
| 23OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (25th) 3:35 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 24OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (26th) 4:47 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)✓ CompletedMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 25OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (27th) 6:20 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 26OctoberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (27th) 6:20 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 27 October 1981 05:33 AM - Wednesday, 28 October 1981 05:32 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 28 October 1981 05:32 AM |
| 27OctoberTuesday | Amavasya (till (28th) 8:13 AM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 28OctoberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (29th) 10:24 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kartika Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 31OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (1st) 6:08 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ 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
1981 · October
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