October 2024 is filled with some of the most important Hindu festivals, bringing excitement, joy, and spirituality to people everywhere. This calendar highlights all the key dates, starting from the colourful celebrations of Navratri and Durga Puja to the festive lights of Dhanteras and Diwali. Each festival is unique and meaningful, offering a chance for families to come together, worship, and enjoy traditional rituals. Whether it’s the energetic Garba dances during Navratri, the grand Durga Puja celebrations, or the sparkle of Diwali lights, this month promises a festive atmosphere like no other.
October 2024: List of Vrats and Festivals
| Events | Day/Date |
| Chaturdashi Shraddha | October 1, 2024, Tuesday |
| Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
| Surya Grahan *Valayakara | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
| Darsha Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
| Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
| Ashwina Amavasya | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
| Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
| Navratri Begins | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
| Ghatasthapana | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
| Ishti | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
| Chandra Darshana | October 4, 2024, Friday |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | October 6, 2024, Sunday |
| Upang Lalita Vrat | October 7, 2024, Monday |
| Bilva Nimantran | October 8, 2024, Tuesday |
| Skanda Sashti | October 8, 2024, Tuesday |
| Saraswati Avahan | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
| Kalparambha | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
| Akal Bodhon | October 9, 2024, Wednesday |
| Saraswati Puja | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
| Navpatrika Puja | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
| Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins | October 10, 2024, Thursday |
| Durga Ashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
| Sandhi Puja | October 11, 2024, Friday |
| Maha Navami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
| Saraswati Balidan | October 11, 2024, Friday |
| Masik Durgashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
| Saraswati Visarjan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Ayudha Puja | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Durga Balidan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Durga Visarjan | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Vijayadashami | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Dussehra | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Bengal Maha Navami | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| South Saraswati Puja | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Buddha Jayanti | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Daksha Savarni Manvadi | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
| Bengal Vijayadashami | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
| Vidyarambham Day | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
| Madhvacharya Jayanti | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
| Dasara | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
| Gauna Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
| Vaishnava Papankusha Ekadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
| Padmanabha Dwadashi | October 14, 2024, Monday |
| Pradosh Vrat | October 15, 2024, Tuesday |
| Kojagara Puja | October 16, 2024, Wednesday |
| Sharad Purnima | October 16, 2024, Wednesday |
| Valmiki Jayanti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Meerabai Jayanti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Tula Sankranti | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Ashwina Purnima Vrat | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Ashwina Purnima | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Anvadhan | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
| Kartika Begins *North | October 18, 2024, Friday |
| Ishti | October 18, 2024, Friday |
| Masik Karthigai | October 19, 2024, Saturday |
| Karwa Chauth | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
| Atla Tadde | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
| Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi | October 20, 2024, Sunday |
| Rohini Vrat | October 21, 2024, Monday |
| Ahoi Ashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
| Radha Kunda Snan | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
| Kalashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | October 24, 2024, Thursday |
| Govatsa Dwadashi | October 28, 2024, Monday |
| Rama Ekadashi | October 28, 2024, Monday |
| Dhanteras | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
| Yama Deepam | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
| Yama Panchaka Begins | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
| Pradosh Vrat | October 29, 2024, Tuesday |
| Kali Chaudas | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
| Hanuman Puja | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
| Masik Shivaratri | October 30, 2024, Wednesday |
| Narak Chaturdashi | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
| Tamil Deepavali | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
| Kali Puja | October 31, 2024, Thursday |
| Lakshmi Puja | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Kedar Gauri Vrat | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Diwali | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Chopda Puja | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Sharda Puja | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Deepamalika | November 1, 2024, Friday |
| Govardhan Puja | November 2, 2024, Saturday |
| Bhaiya Dooj | November 3, 2024, Sunday |
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