October 2025

Dussehra 2025, also known as Vijayadashami, falls on October 12. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the ten-headed demon king Ravana. Massive effigies of Ra…

Papankusha Ekadashi 2025 falls on Friday, October 3, 2025, during Shukla Paksha of Ashvina month. The 'hook that restrains sins.' Acts as a divine hook that pul…

Shukla Pradosh Vrat in October 2025 falls on Sunday, October 5, 2025 (Ashvina month, Shukla Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset and …

Sharad Purnima 2025 falls on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Considered the brightest full moon of the year. Goddess Lakshmi roams the earth this night. Moon's rays a…

Karwa Chauth 2025 falls on October 10. Married Hindu women observe a day-long nirjala (waterless) fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and well-being…

Sankashti Chaturthi in October 2025 falls on Friday, October 10, 2025 (Ashvina month, Krishna Chaturthi). Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly vrat dedicated to Lor…

Krishna Pradosh Vrat in October 2025 falls on Sunday, October 19, 2025 (Kartika month, Krishna Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset a…

Masik Shivaratri in October 2025 falls on Monday, October 20, 2025 (Kartika month, Krishna Chaturdashi). Masik Shivaratri is observed every month on the 14th da…

Diwali 2025, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated on October 21. It is the biggest and most widely celebrated Hindu festival, marking Lord Rama's return to Ayo…

Kartika Amavasya (Diwali) 2025 falls on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The darkest night of the year — illuminated by the Festival of Lights. Goddess Lakshmi is wor…

Chhath Puja 2025 falls on October 27 and is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya. It is predominantly celebrated in Bihar,…