Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Toronto. 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 2033
Festival and vrata dates for Toronto in October 2033:
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 1 October 2033.
- Saddula Bathukamma — Saturday, 1 October 2033.
- Bathukamma ends — Saturday, 1 October 2033.
- Durga Ashtami — Saturday, 1 October 2033. — 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 — Saturday, 1 October 2033.
- Mahagauri — Saturday, 1 October 2033.
- Maha Navami — Sunday, 2 October 2033. — 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 — Sunday, 2 October 2033.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 3 October 2033.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 3 October 2033.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Monday, 3 October 2033. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Monday, 3 October 2033.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Tuesday, 4 October 2033.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 October 2033.
- Soumya Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 October 2033.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 5 October 2033.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 7 October 2033.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 7 October 2033.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 7 October 2033.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 7 October 2033.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 7 October 2033.
- Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Saturday, 8 October 2033.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 9 October 2033.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 10 October 2033.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 11 October 2033.
- Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 11 October 2033. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 11 October 2033.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 12 October 2033.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 14 October 2033.
- Kalashtami — Friday, 14 October 2033.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 16 October 2033.
- Tula Sankramana (05:34 AM) — Monday, 17 October 2033.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 18 October 2033.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Tuesday, 18 October 2033.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 19 October 2033. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Guru Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 20 October 2033.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 20 October 2033.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 21 October 2033.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 21 October 2033.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 22 October 2033.
- Darsha Shraddha — Saturday, 22 October 2033.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 22 October 2033. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:17 PM — Saturday, 22 October 2033.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 23 October 2033.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 23 October 2033.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 23 October 2033.
- Kartika Masarambh — Sunday, 23 October 2033.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 24 October 2033.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 26 October 2033.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Wednesday, 26 October 2033.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 28 October 2033.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 28 October 2033.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Saturday, 29 October 2033.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 30 October 2033.
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 31 October 2033.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 31 October 2033.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2033
| 01OctoberSaturday | Shukla Ashtami (till (2nd) 12:30 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Saddula Bathukamma 🔔Bathukamma ends 🔔Durga AshtamiAlso 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 🔔Mahagauri |
| 02OctoberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 11:51 PM) 🔔Maha NavamiThis 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 |
| 03OctoberMonday | Shukla Dashami (till 10:25 PM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen MuhuratSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) |
| 04OctoberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:17 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 05 October 2033 07:24 AM - 09:56 AM |
| 05OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:32 PM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 05 October 2033 07:24 AM - Thursday, 06 October 2033 02:18 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 06 October 2033 02:18 PM |
| 07OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 10:43 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 08OctoberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till (9th) 3:11 AM) 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Start: 05:13 • End: 07:28 (08 Oct 2033) (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 09OctoberSunday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 11:34 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 10OctoberMonday | Krishna Tritiya (till 8:16 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 11OctoberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 5:25 PM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:53 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:53 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 12OctoberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:11 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 14OctoberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 12:52 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 16OctoberSunday | Krishna Navami (till 1:40 PM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 17OctoberMonday | Krishna Dashami (till 3:07 PM) 🔔Tula Sankramana (05:34 AM) — Punyakala: 07:39 AM - 03:39 PM |
| 18OctoberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:07 PM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 19 October 2033 07:41 AM - 10:38 AM |
| 19OctoberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 7:29 PM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 20OctoberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:06 PM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 20 October 2033 07:43 AM - Friday, 21 October 2033 07:44 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 21 October 2033 07:44 AM |
| 21OctoberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (22nd) 12:48 AM) 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 22OctoberSaturday | Amavasya (till (23rd) 3:28 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:17 PM - 06:26 PM Duration:10mins | Pradosha Kaal: 06:17 PM - 08:59 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 03:58 PM - 06:26 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 12:35 AM - 01:29 AM |
| 23OctoberSunday | Shukla Pratipada (till (24th) 5:58 AM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 24OctoberMonday | Shukla Dvitiya (till (25th) 8:14 AM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 26OctoberWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 10:10 AM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 28OctoberFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:44 PM) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 29OctoberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 1:12 PM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) |
| 30OctoberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 1:04 PM) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 31OctoberMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:18 PM) 🔔Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (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
Toronto
2033 · October
America/Toronto
