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October Month 2025 Hindu Festivals & Observances

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October Month comes from the Latin octo meaning eight — it was the 8th month in the old Roman calendar. After January and February were added, October became the 10th month but kept its original name. It has 31 days.

TABLE OF CONTENT

  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. MEANING OF OCTOBER
  3. IMPORTANCE OF OCTOBER COMPARED TO OTHER MONTHS
  4. THE GOD OF OCTOBER
  5. OCTOBER IN HINDU CALENDAR
  6. DIVINE MESSAGE OF OCTOBER
  7. WRAPPING UP

1. INTRODUCTION

The calendar year is divided into twelve months, and each month carries its own cultural, spiritual, and natural significance. Among them, October holds a very special place. It is a month of transition—when the scorching heat of summer fades away, the refreshing touch of autumn sets in, and nature prepares itself for both harvest and rest. In spiritual and religious contexts, October is often seen as a time of renewal, festivals, gratitude, and divine blessings.

In Hinduism, October often overlaps with the sacred months of Ashwin and Kartik, making it a season of important festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami, and Diwali preparations. Similarly, in global traditions, October represents the autumn equinox balance, harvest season, and thanksgiving to nature.

But beyond its festivals and rituals, October is considered the month of divine victory, abundance, and balance between material and spiritual life.

2. MEANING OF OCTOBER

2.1. Etymological Meaning

The word “October” comes from the Latin word “Octo”, meaning eight. Originally, in the Roman calendar, October was the eighth month of the year. Later, when January and February were added, October became the tenth month, yet retained its original name.

Thus, October symbolizes continuity, tradition, and transition.

2.2. Symbolism of October

  •  Numerical Vibration (10th Month):   The number 10 represents completion of a cycle and beginning of a new one.

  •  Seasonal Meaning:   A bridge between summer and winter, teaching balance and harmony.

  •  Harvest Meaning:   Time of gathering fruits of labor—both in agriculture and spiritual practices.

IMPORTANCE OF OCTOBER COMPARED TO OTHER MONTHS

October is considered more important than other months due to several reasons:

3.1. Spiritual Importance

Compared to other months, October is filled with festivals of victory, abundance, love, and devotion.

3.2 Seasonal Importance

  • October brings pleasant weather in many regions—neither too hot nor too cold.

  • Nature shows balance and beauty, inspiring inner balance.

  • In agriculture, it is harvest time, symbolizing prosperity.

3.3 Cultural Importance

  • In India, October is considered the time of religious pilgrimages like Kashi Yatra, Char Dham journeys, and temple festivals.

  • In Western traditions, October is associated with Halloween—a time of connecting with ancestral spirits.

Thus, October stands out as a month of transformation, victory, and divine blessings.

4. THE GOD OF OCTOBER

Different traditions associate different divine forces with October.

4.1 In Hinduism

  •  Goddess Durga :  Worshipped during Navratri as the Mother Divine, destroyer of negativity, and protector of dharma.

  •  Lord Rama :  Worshipped on Dussehra for his victory over Ravana.

  •  Goddess Lakshmi :  Invoked during Sharad Purnima as the Goddess of wealth and abundance.

  •  Lord Krishna :  Associated with divine Raas Leela under the full moon of Sharad Purnima.

  •  Chandra Dev (Moon God) :  Worshipped especially on Sharad Purnima and Karwa Chauth.

4.2 In Astrology

  •  Libra (Tula Rashi) and Scorpio (Vrischika Rashi) :  October is influenced by Libra (Tula Rashi) and Scorpio (Vrischika Rashi).

  •  Planetary rulers :  Venus (Shukra) and Mars (Mangal).

  • Thus, October carries energies of love, balance, passion, and transformation.

5. OCTOBER IN HINDU CALENDAR

  •  In Ashwin month (Sept–Oct):  Dussehra, Sharad Purnima.

  •  In Kartik month (Oct–Nov):  Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami, Dhanteras, Diwali.

This makes October a month of powerful religious observances and spiritual opportunities.

6. DIVINE MESSAGE OF OCTOBER

The spiritual message of October is:

  •  Victory over negativity (Dussehra).

  •  Balance in life (Libra season)

  •  Prosperity and blessings (Sharad Purnima, Lakshmi Puja).

  •  Devotion and strength (Navratri).

  •  Love and unity (Karwa Chauth).

OCTOBER 2025 – HINDU FESTIVALS
DATE DAY FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION SIGNIFICANCE
1 Oct. Wednesday Maha Navami Puja Navami Begins – 06:06 PM on Sep 30, 2025
Navami Ends – 07:01 PM on Oct 01, 2025
Celebration of Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
1 Oct. Wednesday Ayudha Puja Ayudha Puja Vijaya Muhurat-
02:09 PM to 02:57 PM
Ayudha Puja is also known as Shastra Puja and Astra Puja.
1 Oct. Wednesday Saraswati Balidan Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Begins – 08:06 AM on Oct 01, 2025
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Ends – 09:13 AM on Oct 02, 2025
Third day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri is known as Saraswati Balidan day.
1 Oct. Wednesday Bengal Maha Navami Navami Begins – 06:06 PM on Sep 30, 2025
Navami Ends – 07:01 PM on Oct 01, 2025
Durga Puja on Maha Navami begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja.
1 Oct. Wednesday South Saraswati Puja Navami Begins – 06:06 PM on Sep 30, 2025
Navami Ends – 07:01 PM on Oct 01, 2025
In South India, Saraswati Puja is done on the last day of Navratri and it is observed on the same day as Ayudha Puja.
2 Oct. Thursday Durga Visarjan Durga Visarjan Muhurat –
06:15 AM to 08:37 AM
Durga Visarjan is done at an appropriate time either during Aparahna (अपराह्ण) time or Pratahkala (प्रातःकाल) while Dashami Tithi is prevailing.
2 Oct. Thursday Saraswati Visarjan Shravana Nakshatra Visarjan Muhurat –
09:13 AM to 03:18 PM
The fourth and final day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri is known as Saraswati Visarjan day.
2 Oct. Thursday Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat – 02:09 PM to 02:56 PM
– Dashami Begins – 07:01 PM on Oct 01, 2025
– Dashami Ends – 07:10 PM on Oct 02, 2025
Vijayadashami is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura.
2 Oct. Thursday Buddha Jayanti -Buddha Jayanti Muhurat- 03:44 PM to 06:06 PM Buddha Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu. Buddha is considered as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
3 Oct. Friday Bharat Milap -Tithi Begins – 07:10 PM on Oct 02, 2025
Tithi Ends – 06:32 PM on Oct 03, 2025
Lord Hanuman conveyed the message of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya to Bharat. Thereafter, Lord Rama and Bharat reunited and embraced each other.
3 Oct. Friday Papankusha Ekadashi -Ekadashi Begins – 07:10 PM on Oct 02, 2025
Ekadashi Ends – 06:32 PM on Oct 03, 2025
Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.
6 Oct. Monday Sharad Purnima -Purnima Begins – 12:23 PM on Oct 06, 2025
Purnima Ends – 09:16 AM on Oct 07, 2025
Sharad Purnima is also known as Raas Purnima (रास पूर्णिमा). It is believed that on the day of Sharad Purnima Lord Krishna performed Maha-Raas, the dance of divine love.
6 Oct. Monday Kojagara Puja -Paksha:Shukla
Kojagara Vrat is one of the major festivals celebrated in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam. A special worship of Goddess Lakshmi is performed on this day.
6 Oct. Monday Ashwina Purnima Upavasa -Purnima Begins – 12:23 PM on Oct 06, 2025
Purnima Ends – 09:16 AM on Oct 07, 2025
In Hinduism, the Purnima Vrat is considered highly important. This fast is observed on the Purnima Tithi of the Shukla Paksha every month.
7 Oct. Tuesday Valmiki Jayanti -Purnima Begins – 12:23 PM on Oct 06, 2025
Purnima Ends – 09:16 AM on Oct 07, 2025
Valmiki is also known as Maharishi Valmiki and considered as the Adi Kavi i.e. the first poet of Sanskrit language.
7 Oct. Tuesday Meerabai Jayanti -Purnima Begins – 12:23 PM on Oct 06, 2025
Purnima Ends – 09:16 AM on Oct 07, 2025
Meera was a Rajput princess born about 1498 in Kudaki, Rajasthan. She was married to Bhoj Raj, the ruler of Chittor. She took no interest in her spouse as she believed herself to be married to Lord Krishna.
8 Oct. Wednesday Kartik begins, North Purnima Ends – 09:16 AM on Oct 07, 2025 Kartik month begins
10 Oct. Friday Karwa Chauth Upavasa – Chaturthi Begins – 10:54 PM on Oct 09, 2025
Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 07:38 PM on Oct 10, 2025
Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The fasting of Karwa Chauth and its rituals are observed by married women for the long life of their husband.
13 Oct. Monday Ahoi Ashtami – Ashtami Tithi Begins – 12:24 PM on Oct 13, 2025
Ashtami Tithi Ends – 11:09 AM on Oct 14, 2025
Similar to Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami is a strict fasting day and most women abstain even from water throughout the day. The fast is broken only after sighting the stars.
13 Oct. Monday Radha Kunda Snan – Ashtami Begins – 12:24 PM on Oct 13, 2025
Ashtami Ends – 11:09 AM on Oct 14, 2025
It is believed that a holy dip in Radhakunda tank on the auspicious day of Ahoi Ashtami helps couples to conceive a child. Due to this belief, thousands of couples come to Govardhan every year and take a holy dip together in Radha Kunda.
13 Oct. Monday Masik Krishna Janmashtami – Ashtami Begins – 12:24 PM on Oct 13, 2025
Ashtami Ends – 11:09 AM on Oct 14, 2025
Masik Krishna Janmashtami in October 2025 falls on Monday, October 13, 2025, corresponding to the Kartika, Krishna Ashtami of the Hindu calendar. This monthly observance involves fasting, prayers, and offerings, such as makhan (butter) and mishri (sugar), to invoke the blessings of Lord Krishna.
17 Oct. Friday Rama Ekadashi – Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:35 AM on Oct 16, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:12 AM on Oct 17, 2025
The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
17 Oct. Friday Govatsa Dwadashi – Dwadashi Begins – 11:12 AM on Oct 17, 2025
Dwadashi Ends – 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025
On Govatsa Dwadashi day cows and calves are worshipped. The wheat products are given to cows and calves after worship. People who observe Govatsa Dwadashi abstain from eating any wheat and milk products during the day. Govatsa Dwadashi is also observed as Nandini Vrat. Nandini is divine cow in Hinduism.
17 Oct. Friday Tula Sankranti – Tula Sankranti Kala – 10:05 AM to 05:43 PM
Tula Sankranti Maha Punya Kala – 12:00 PM to 03:48 PM
Good for lower class and people involved in menial work, Commodities cost would be expensive
18 Oct. Saturday Dhanteras Puja – Trayodashi Begins – 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025
Trayodashi Ends – 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025
Dhantrayodashi which is also known as Dhanteras is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi. However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered more significant.
18 Oct. Saturday Yama Deepam Sayan Sandhya – Trayodashi Begins – 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025
Trayodashi Ends – 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025
A Deepak, for the God of death Yamaraj, is lit outside home on Trayodashi Tithi during Diwali to ward off any untimely death of any family members. This ritual is known as Deepdan for Yamraj. The Deepak is lit outside home during Sandhya time. It is believed that Deepdan pleases Lord Yama and He protects family members from any accidental death.
18 Oct. Saturday Shani Krishna Pradosha Vrat – Trayodashi Begins – 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025
Trayodashi Ends – 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025
When Pradosham day falls on Saturday, it is known as Shani Pradosha. Shani Pradosha Vrat is observed to get relief from various problems and obstacles. Saturday is governed by Lord Shani. According to scriptures, Lord Shiva is described as the Guru of Lord Shani. Therefore, Shani Pradosha Vrat is considered effective for removing issues related to the Shani, including Kala Sarpa Dosha and Pitru Dosha.
19 Oct. Sunday Kali Chaudas – Chaturdashi Begins – 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025
Chaturdashi Ends – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Kali Chaudas is observed during Chaturdashi Tithi during Diwali festivity. However Kali Chaudas day should not be mixed with Roop Chaudas and Narak Chaturdashi as it might fall one day before of Narak Chaturdashi. The day of Kali Chaudas is decided when Chaturdashi prevails during midnight which as per Panchang is known as Maha Nishita time.
19 Oct. Sunday Deepavali Hanuman Puja – Puja Muhurat -11:41 PM to 12:31 AM According to another legend, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating demon Ravana and completing His fourteen years of exile. The devotion and dedication of Hanuman pleased Shri Rama so much that He blessed Hanuman for getting worshipped before Him. Hence people worship God Hanuman a day before Diwali celebrations. The very same day is observed as Shri Hanuman Jayanti at Hanumangarhi (हनुमानगढ़ी) temple in Ayodhya. However most of the people in North India celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Chaitra Purnima.
19 Oct. Sunday Masik Shivratri – Chaturdashi Begins – 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025
Chaturdashi Ends – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Masik Shivratri in October 2025 will be observed on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The day is dedicated to Lord Shiva and falls on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha (the 14th day of the waning moon phase) each month.
20 Oct. Monday Choti Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Diwali, the festival of lights, is on Monday, October 20, 2025, with the five-day celebration starting with Dhanteras on October 18. However, some traditional calendars and devotees might consider October 21 as well due to the Amavasya (new moon) spanning parts of both days.
20 Oct. Monday Kedar Gauri Vrat – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
In some families, Kedara Gauri Vrat is observed for 21 days. The twenty-one days long fasting ends on the day of Deepavali Amavasya. However, most people observe a single day fasting on Kedar Gauri Vrat day. It is an important fasting day for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
20 Oct. Monday Kedar Gauri Vrat – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
In some families, Kedara Gauri Vrat is observed for 21 days. The twenty-one days long fasting ends on the day of Deepavali Amavasya. However, most people observe a single day fasting on Kedar Gauri Vrat day. It is an important fasting day for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
20 Oct. Monday Chopda Puja – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Lakshmi Puja during Diwali is better known as Chopda Puja in Gujarat. Gujarati community is famous for their entrepreneurial skills and family businesses are successfully managed generation after generation. Unlike corporate houses, family businesses uphold traditions even in the modern India.
20 Oct. Monday Sharada Puja – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Deepavali Puja is also known as Sharda Puja and Chopda Puja in Gujarat. Sharda Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Sharda is one of the names of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom and learning.
20 Oct. Monday Kali Puja Nishita – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
In most of the years, Diwali Puja and Kali Puja falls on the same day but in some years Kali Puja might fall one day before Diwali Puja. For Kali Puja, the day when Amavasya prevails during midnight is considered while for Lakshmi Puja the day when Amavasya prevails during Pradosh is considered.
20 Oct. Monday Kamala Jayanti – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
In religious texts, Goddess Kamala has been described in a similar form to Goddess Lakshmi. She is also popular by the name of Tantrik Lakshmi. Goddess Kamala bestows wealth, prosperity, fertility, yield and good fortune to Her devotees. The one who worships Goddess Kamala has no shortage of money and grains. Like Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kamala is very fond of lotus flowers. By worshipping Goddess Kamala, one attains stable Lakshmi. Shri Kamla Mahavidya Sadhana is also considered fruitful for protecting the womb and having a child.
21 Oct. Tuesday Diwali – Amavasya Begins – 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025
Amavasya Ends – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
According to the ancient Hindu calendar, the main day of Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya, the fifteenth day of Kartik, on the darkest night of the year, called Kartik Amavasya, with the festival most likely to occur on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, this year.
According to the Hindu Panchang, Diwali is observed on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month. This year, Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) will be celebrated on October 20, while the main Diwali and Lakshmi Puja will be observed on October 21, Tuesday, during the Pradosh Kaal when Amavasya prevails.
22 Oct. Wednesday Govardhan Puja – Pratipada Begins – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Pratipada Ends – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Most of the time Govardhan Puja day falls next day after Diwali Puja and it is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated God Indra. Sometimes there might be one day gap between Diwali and Govardhan Puja.
22 Oct. Wednesday Bali Pratipada – Pratipada Begins – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Pratipada Ends – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Due to boon bestowed by Lord Vishnu, Demon king Bali is worshipped in India during Diwali. According to legends associated with Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu, Demon Bali was pushed to Patala (i.e. Nadir) by Lord Vishnu. However due to generosity of the king Bali, Lord Vishnu allowed him three days to visit Bhulok (i.e. the earth). It is believed that king Bali resides on the earth for three days and blesses his devotees during these days.
22 Oct. Wednesday Diwali Dyuta Krida – Pratipada Begins – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Pratipada Ends – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
It is believed that the game of dice was invented by Lord Shiva itself and it was played between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati the very first time. It was stated by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati, “O Devi! I have created the game of dice for those who want to play it for time pass, for those who want to amass sudden wealth and to destroy the wealth of someone”.
22 Oct. Wednesday Gujarati New Year – Pratipada Begins – 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025
Pratipada Ends – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Gujarati New Year is the time to close old account books and to open new account books. In Gujarat traditional account books are known as Chopda. New Chopda(s) are inaugurated during Diwali Puja in presence of Goddess Lakshmi to seek Her blessing and this ritual is known as Chopda Pujan. During Chopda Puja new account books are marked with auspicious symbols to make the financial year profitable.
23 Oct. Thursday BHAI DOOJ – Dwitiya Begins – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Dwitiya Ends – 10:46 PM on Oct 23, 2025
This Hindu festival, also known as Bhaiya Dooj or Yama Dwitiya, celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters perform a tilak (a mark of vermillion and rice) on their brothers’ foreheads for their well-being and long life, while brothers vow to protect and support their sisters. The festival involves regional variations, prayers, gift exchanges, and a shared meal
23 Oct. Thursday Yama Dwitiya – Dwitiya Begins – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Dwitiya Ends – 10:46 PM on Oct 23, 2025
Yama Dwitiya is observed on Dwitiya Tithi during Kartik month. Most of the times, Yama Dwitiya falls two days after Diwali Puja. Yamraj, the lord of death, is worshipped on Yama Dwitiya along with Chitragupta and Yama-Doots, the subordinates of Lord Yamraj. The Aparahna is the most suitable time for Yama Dwitiya Puja. Yamuna Snan is suggested in the morning before Yamraj Puja during Aparahna. Arghya should be given to Lord Yama after Puja.
23 Oct. Thursday Chitragupta Puja – Dwitiya Begins – 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025
Dwitiya Ends – 10:46 PM on Oct 23, 2025
Chitragupta Puja is celebrated on the second day of the waxing moon phase in the Hindu lunar calendar month of Kartik, known as Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. The festival is primarily observed by the Kayastha community of Hinduism; they worship Lord Chitragupta on this day.
In Jabalpur, city of Madhya Pradesh, there is a 250-year-old temple dedicated to Chitragupta Maharaj, and every year, on the next day after Holi, people from the Kayastha community gather here in large numbers to worship Him. Another famous temple dedicated to Him is located in Khajuraho, another city in Madhya Pradesh known for its Hindu and Jain temples.
25 Oct. Saturday Vinayaka Chaturthi Chaturthi Tithi from : 7:06 AM on September 25
Chaturthi Tithi ends : 9:33 AM on September 26
Vinayaka Chaturthi is also known as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi. Varad means “asking God to fulfill any desire one has”. Lord Ganesha blesses devotees with wisdom and patience who observe this fast. The wisdom and patience are two virtues whose significance is known to human kind since ages. Anyone who possesses these virtues can progress in life and can achieve whatever one desires.
26 Oct. Sunday Labh Panchami Panchami Begins – 03:48 AM on Oct 26, 2025
Panchami Ends – 06:04 AM on Oct 27, 2025
In Gujarat, Diwali festivities culminate of the day of Labh Panchami and this day is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that Puja performed on the day of Labh Panchami brings benefit, comfort and good luck in the life, business and family of the worshipper.
27 Oct. Monday Subrahmanya Shasti Shasti Begins – 06:04 AM on Oct 27, 2025
Shasti Ends – 07:59 AM on Oct 28, 2025
Skanda Sashti, also known as Kanda Sashti, is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. Skanda Sashti is observed mainly by Tamil Hindus. The day of Skanda Sashti is decided based on lunar month and it falls during sixth day of Karthika Masam.
27 Oct. Monday Chhath Puja Shasti Begins – 06:04 AM on Oct 27, 2025
Shasti Ends – 07:59 AM on Oct 28, 2025
The Sun God, Surya, the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshipped during the Chhath Puja to promote well-being, prosperity and progress. Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath.
30 Oct. Thursday Gopashtami,
– Shukla Paksha
Ashtami Begins – 09:23 AM on Oct 29, 2025
Ashtami Ends – 10:06 AM on Oct 30, 2025
Gopashtami day falls on Ashtami Tithi during Kartik Shukla Paksha. It is famous festival in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj areas. According to Hindu mythology Lord Krishna lifted Gowardhan hill on His Knishtha (smaller finger) on Gowardhan Puja day to save Braj people from fury of Indra. After seven days of unrelenting flooding of Braj region God Indra accepted his defeat on Gopashtami.
31 Oct. Friday Akshaya Navami,
– NAVMI, Shukla Paksha
Navami Tithi Begins – 10:06 AM on Oct 30, 2025
Navami Tithi Ends – 10:03 AM on Oct 31, 2025
The day of Akshaya Navami is as significant as the day of Akshaya Tritiya. While Akshaya Tritiya is Treta Yugadi, the day when Treta Yuga out of four Yugas began, Akshaya Navami is Satya Yugadi. The Parikrama of Mathura-Vrindavan of the auspicious day of Akshaya Navami is very significant. Thousands of devotees circumambulate twin town of Mathura-Vrindavan to earn the maximum and never diminishing Punya on the auspicious day of Satya Yugadi.
The day of Akshaya Navami is also known as Amla Navami.
31 Oct. Friday Jagaddhatri Puja,
– NAVMI, Shukla Paksha
Navami Tithi Begins – 10:06 AM on Oct 30, 2025
Navami Tithi Ends – 10:03 AM on Oct 31, 2025
Jagaddhatri Puja will be observed on Friday, October 31, 2025, in parts of Eastern India, particularly West Bengal, Odisha, and Tripura. The festival honors Goddess Jagaddhatri, an incarnation of the divine mother symbolizing the world’s sustainer and the triumph of good over evil.
PANCHAK DATES – OCTOBER 2025
DATE DAY FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION SIGNIFICANCE
3 Oct.
TO
8 Oct.
Friday To Wednesday Panchak Friday, 3 October at 21:28:30
Wednesday, 8 October at 01:28:56
According to Vedic Astrology, the union or conjunction of 5 constellations (Nakshatra) creates the Panchak. This period is not considered to be a good time to perform certain auspicious activities. Thus, it is important to determine the Panchak period before performing any auspicious activity.
31 Oct.
TO
4 Nov.
Friday To Tuesday Panchak Friday, 31 October at 06:48:58 AM
Tuesday, 4 November at 12:35:11 PM
Thus, it is believed that if any inauspicious activity takes place during the Panchak period, it is repeated for five times. To save oneself from such a mishappening, it is important to avoid landing into trouble during the Panchak period.

7. WRAPPING UP

We hope this has tried to clear up some of the confusion about October month. First of all, you will have to know about the meaning of October Month more than a religious Month.

October is not just a month in the calendar—it is a divine season of transformation, devotion, prosperity, and balance. Compared to other months, October carries a unique blend of festivals, cosmic energies, and spiritual opportunities.

It is the month when Goddess Durga blesses with strength, Lord Rama blesses with righteousness, Lord Krishna blesses with love, and Goddess Lakshmi blesses with wealth. It is a time of victory, devotion, gratitude, and inner balance.

Thus, October is rightly called the month of divine celebration and victory of light over darkness.

October is a month of festivity, transition, and devotion. It unites spiritual power (Navratri, Dussehra) with seasonal balance and prepares the way for the grand Diwali celebrations.

October is a month of spiritual growth, social bonding, health improvement, economic prosperity, and mental clarity. Participating in festivals, observing religious practices, eating seasonal foods, and spending time in nature can maximize the benefits of this auspicious month.

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