Hindus can celebrate in joy during the month of October as numerous propitious festivals occur during this period. It is also commonly referred to as the festive season. This year, in October, followers will celebrate sacred events such as Dussehra, Navratri, Durga Puja, Shardiya Navratri, Shraddha, and many others. These festivals carry immense significance and are widely observed across the nation and among Hindus worldwide. According to the Drik Panchang, Pitru Paksha will continue until October 14, while Navratri – a devoted celebration of Maa Durga – will commence on October 15. Dussehra will follow on the tenth day of Navratri, signifying the triumph of righteousness over evil. Additionally, October will witness the last Lunar and Solar Eclipse of 2023. Familiarize yourself with the dates of these festivities and more below.
October 2023 Hindu Calendar:
Below is a complete list of all the festivals happening in October 2023.
October 4, Wednesday- Shashthi Shraddha
October 5, Thursday- Saptami Shraddha
October 6, Friday- Jivitputrika Vrat or Jitiya Vrat, conclusion of Mahalakshmi Vrat, Kalashtami
October 7, Saturday – Navami Shraddha, Matri Navami Shraddha
October 10, Tuesday – Indira Ekadashi, Magha Shraddha
October 11, Wednesday: Buddh Pradosh Vrat
October 12, Thursday- Monthly Shivratri
October 14, Saturday – Pitra Visarjan, Chaturdashi Shraddha, Amavasya Shraddha, Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Mahalaya
October 14, Saturday – Solar Eclipse [Surya Grahan]
October 15, Sunday – Sharadiya Navratri begins, Kalash Sthapana
October 18, Wednesday – Tula Sankranti, Vinayaka Chaturthi
October 20, Friday – Durga Puja begins
October 22, Sunday – Durgashtami
October 23, Monday – Maha Navami, Durga Navami, Navratri Havan
October 24, Tuesday: Vijayadashmi / Dussehra, Durga Puja ends
October 26, Thursday – Guru Pradosh Vrat
October 28, Saturday – Sharad Purnima, Kojagari Purnima
October 28, Saturday – Lunar Eclipse [Chandra Grahan]
October 29, Sunday – Kartik month begins
Source: Drik Panchang
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