Festivals in October 2024: List of All Hindu Festive Celebrations with Calendar and Dates

Among all the 12 months, October is the most awaited month as this time frame has many major festivals such as Dussehra, Navratri, Deepavali, Mahanavmi and other important cultural celebrations Activity.

Cooler weather and changing leaf colors also add to October’s charm, making it a favorite month for many people around the world.

If you don’t want to miss these dates, mark October on your calendar and start planning your celebrations! Here’s a list of upcoming festivals and events you can look forward to in October.

List of all Hindu festivals with dates

Below is the list of Hindu festivals taking place in October 2024:

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Festival/meaning

October 1, 2024

Tuesday

Chaturdashi Shraddha (for people who died due to accident, violence or suicide)

October 2, 2024

Wednesday

Mahalaya Amavasya (beginning of Pitru Paksha)

October 3, 2024

Thursday

Beginning of Shardiya Navratri (nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga)

October 4, 2024

Friday

Chandra Darshan (Seeing the Moon for the First Time)

October 6, 2024

Sunday

Vinayaka Chaturthi (dedicated to Lord Ganesha)

October 8, 2024

Tuesday

Skanda Sashti (Festival of Lord Murugan)

October 9, 2024

Wednesday

Akal Bodhon, Guru Ram Das Jayanti, Saraswati Avahan

October 10, 2024

Thursday

Navapatrikar Puja, Saraswati Puja

October 11, 2024

Friday

Maha Navami, Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja, Masik Durgashtami

October 12, 2024

Saturday

Ayudha Puja/Shastra Puja, Durga Balidan, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami/Dussehra

October 13, 2024

Sunday

Papankusha Ekadash

October 15, 2024

Tuesday

Pradosh Vrat (fasting dedicated to Lord Shiva)

October 16, 2024

Wednesday

Sharad Purnima, Kojagara Puja/Lakshmi Puja

October 17, 2024

Thursday

Tula Sankranti, Kati Bihu (Assam Festival)

October 20, 2024

Sunday

Karwa Chauth (fasting for the welfare of husband)

October 24, 2024

Thursday

Kala Ashtami/Kalashtami, Ahoi Ashtami (fasting for mothers seeking the welfare of their children)

October 29, 2024

Tuesday

Dhanteras (beginning of Diwali celebrations)

October 31, 2024

Thursday

Kali Puja/Shyama Puja, Halloween (global event)

October 2024 is an exciting month of Hindu festivals, full of devotion and celebrations. Beginning with Mahalaya Amavasya, it leads to the joyous events of Dussehra and Diwali.

Each holiday has special meaning and brings families and communities together. These occasions honor gods and ancestors while promoting values ​​such as love, gratitude and the triumph of good over evil.

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