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 2036
Festival and vrata dates for Suva in October 2036:
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 October 2036.
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 October 2036.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 2 October 2036.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 3 October 2036.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 3 October 2036.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 4 October 2036.
- Purnima Vrat — Saturday, 4 October 2036.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 4 October 2036.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 7 October 2036.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 8 October 2036.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 8 October 2036.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 8 October 2036. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 8 October 2036.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 9 October 2036. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 9 October 2036.
- Kalashtami — Saturday, 11 October 2036.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 12 October 2036.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 13 October 2036.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 15 October 2036.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Wednesday, 15 October 2036.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 16 October 2036. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 16 October 2036.
- Tula Sankramana (04:01 PM) — Friday, 17 October 2036.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 17 October 2036.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 17 October 2036.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 18 October 2036.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 18 October 2036.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 18 October 2036.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 19 October 2036.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 19 October 2036.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 19 October 2036.
- Kartika Masarambh — Sunday, 19 October 2036.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 20 October 2036.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 22 October 2036.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 22 October 2036.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 24 October 2036.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 24 October 2036.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 24 October 2036.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 26 October 2036.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 27 October 2036. — 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 2036.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 27 October 2036.
- Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Thursday, 30 October 2036.
- Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 31 October 2036.
- Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 31 October 2036.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 31 October 2036.
- Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi — Friday, 31 October 2036.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2036
| 01OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (2nd) 5:10 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 02OctoberThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (3rd) 7:19 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 03 October 2036 05:50 AM - Saturday, 04 October 2036 05:49 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 04 October 2036 05:49 AM |
| 03OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (4th) 9:01 PM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 04OctoberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till (5th) 10:15 PM) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 07OctoberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till (8th) 11:06 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 08OctoberWednesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (9th) 10:35 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:29 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 09:29 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 09OctoberThursday | Krishna Panchami (till (10th) 9:43 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa)A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 11OctoberSaturday | Krishna Saptami (till (12th) 7:01 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 12OctoberSunday | Krishna Ashtami (till (13th) 5:13 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 13OctoberMonday | Krishna Navami (till (14th) 3:07 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 15OctoberWednesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (16th) 10:13 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 17 October 2036 05:39 AM - 06:07 AM |
| 16OctoberThursday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (17th) 7:32 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 17OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (19th) 2:12 AM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (04:01 PM) — Punyakala: 10:04 AM - 06:04 PM 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 18OctoberSaturday | Amavasya (till (19th) 11:50 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 19 October 2036 05:37 AM - Monday, 20 October 2036 05:37 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 20 October 2036 05:37 AM |
| 19OctoberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till (20th) 9:50 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 20OctoberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (21st) 8:23 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 22OctoberWednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (23rd) 7:34 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 24OctoberFriday | Shukla Shashthi (till (25th) 9:51 PM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 26OctoberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till (28th) 2:31 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 27OctoberMonday | Shukla Navami (till (29th) 5:12 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) |
| 30OctoberThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (31st) 9:54 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 01 November 2036 05:30 AM - 07:00 AM |
| 31OctoberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (1st) 11:32 AM) 🔔Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kshiraabdhi Dwadashi |
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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