Hindu Calendar October 2025: From Dussehra and Karwa Chauth to Diwali - Complete Festival & Auspicious Dates Guide
October 2025 promises to be a month brimming with energy, devotion, and celebration according to the Hindu calendar. From the grandeur of Dussehra to the sparkling lights of Diwali and the sacred fast of Karwa Chauth, this month is packed with festivals, rituals, and auspicious dates that hold spiritual significance. Families come together, homes are decorated, and traditions are celebrated with unmatched devotion, making October one of the most awaited months in India.
Key Festivals and Auspicious Days in October 2025
The Hindu calendar October 2025 is a guide to help plan your festive celebrations, fasts, and religious observances. Here’s a snapshot of major events:
Date Day Festival / Vrat / Observance
October 2025 Festival Highlights
Dussehra: Victory of Good Over Evil
Dussehra (Maha Navami on 1st Oct & Vijay Dashami on 2nd Oct) celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Devotees observe rituals, perform Ram Leela, and participate in processions across India.
Gandhi Jayanti & Saraswati Visarjan
2nd October is unique, marking Gandhi Jayanti, Saraswati Visarjan, and Dussehra on the same day—a blend of national pride and spiritual observance.
Sharad Purnima & Kojagara Puja
On 6th October, Sharad Purnima and Kojagara Puja bring blessings of prosperity. This full moon night is considered ideal for fasting, prayers, and moonlight celebrations.
Valmiki Jayanti
Valmiki Jayanti (7th Oct) honours the sage Valmiki, the revered author of the Ramayana. Devotees offer prayers and recite sacred texts.
Karwa Chauth: A Sacred Fast for Married Women
On 10th October, women observe Karwa Chauth, fasting for the well-being and longevity of their spouses. This day is celebrated with rituals, prayers, and evening moon sighting.
Dhanteras (18th Oct) marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, symbolising wealth and prosperity. Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali on 20th Oct precedes Diwali (21st Oct), the festival of lights celebrated nationwide.
On 22nd Oct, devotees celebrate Govardhan Puja and Annakut, offering food to deities and seeking blessings for abundance and protection.
Bhai Dooj: Strengthening Sibling Bonds
Bhai Dooj on 23rd Oct celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters with prayers and festive meals.
Chhath Puja
From 25th Oct onwards, Chhath Puja is observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP, dedicated to Surya Dev for health and prosperity. Rituals include holy baths, fasting, and evening offerings.
National Unity Day
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday on 31st Oct is observed as National Unity Day, commemorating the Iron Man of India and his role in unifying the country.
Why October 2025 is Spiritually Significant
October 2025 brings together faith, culture, and devotion, making it one of the most celebrated months in the Hindu calendar. From fasting and rituals to family gatherings and grand celebrations, each festival carries its unique spiritual and cultural significance. Whether it’s preparing for Diwali, observing Karwa Chauth, or participating in Dussehra processions, the month promises joy, devotion, and community bonding.
Key Festivals and Auspicious Days in October 2025
The Hindu calendar October 2025 is a guide to help plan your festive celebrations, fasts, and religious observances. Here’s a snapshot of major events:
Date Day Festival / Vrat / Observance
| 1 Oct | Wednesday | Dussehra (Maha Navami), Saraswati Balidan |
| 2 Oct | Thursday | Saraswati Visarjan, Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti |
| 3 Oct | Friday | Papankusha Ekadashi, Bharat Milap |
| 4 Oct | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat, World Animal Day |
| 6 Oct | Monday | Purnima Vrat, Sharad Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Shri Satyanarayan Vrat |
| 7 Oct | Tuesday | Kartik Snan Prarambh, Valmiki Jayanti, Purnima |
| 10 Oct | Friday | Karwa Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 11 Oct | Saturday | Rohini Vrat |
| 13 Oct | Monday | Kalashtami, Ahoi Ashtami |
| 17 Oct | Friday | Tula Sankranti, Govatsa Dwadashi, Rama Ekadashi |
| 18 Oct | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat, Dhanteras |
| 19 Oct | Sunday | Kali Chaudas, Masik Shivaratri |
| 20 Oct | Monday | Naraka Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Tuesday | Bhaumvati Amavasya, Amavasya, Diwali |
| 22 Oct | Wednesday | Anna Koota, Chandra Darshan, Govardhan Puja |
| 23 Oct | Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
| 25 Oct | Saturday | Chaturthi Vrat, Nahay Khay (Chhath Puja) |
| 26 Oct | Sunday | Labh Panchami, Kharna (Chhath Puja) |
| 27 Oct | Monday | Somvar Vrat, Shasti, First Arag Chhath Puja |
| 29 Oct | Wednesday | Budh Ashtami Vrat, Second Arag Chhath Puja |
| 30 Oct | Thursday | Gopashtami, Durga Ashtami Vrat |
| 31 Oct | Friday | Akshaya Navami, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday |
October 2025 Festival Highlights
Dussehra: Victory of Good Over Evil
Dussehra (Maha Navami on 1st Oct & Vijay Dashami on 2nd Oct) celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Devotees observe rituals, perform Ram Leela, and participate in processions across India.
Gandhi Jayanti & Saraswati Visarjan
2nd October is unique, marking Gandhi Jayanti, Saraswati Visarjan, and Dussehra on the same day—a blend of national pride and spiritual observance.
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Sharad Purnima & Kojagara Puja
On 6th October, Sharad Purnima and Kojagara Puja bring blessings of prosperity. This full moon night is considered ideal for fasting, prayers, and moonlight celebrations.
Valmiki Jayanti
Valmiki Jayanti (7th Oct) honours the sage Valmiki, the revered author of the Ramayana. Devotees offer prayers and recite sacred texts.
Karwa Chauth: A Sacred Fast for Married Women
On 10th October, women observe Karwa Chauth, fasting for the well-being and longevity of their spouses. This day is celebrated with rituals, prayers, and evening moon sighting.
Dhanteras & Diwali Celebrations
Dhanteras (18th Oct) marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, symbolising wealth and prosperity. Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali on 20th Oct precedes Diwali (21st Oct), the festival of lights celebrated nationwide.
Govardhan Puja & Annakut
On 22nd Oct, devotees celebrate Govardhan Puja and Annakut, offering food to deities and seeking blessings for abundance and protection.
Bhai Dooj: Strengthening Sibling Bonds
Bhai Dooj on 23rd Oct celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters with prayers and festive meals.
Chhath Puja
From 25th Oct onwards, Chhath Puja is observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP, dedicated to Surya Dev for health and prosperity. Rituals include holy baths, fasting, and evening offerings.
National Unity Day
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday on 31st Oct is observed as National Unity Day, commemorating the Iron Man of India and his role in unifying the country.
Why October 2025 is Spiritually Significant
October 2025 brings together faith, culture, and devotion, making it one of the most celebrated months in the Hindu calendar. From fasting and rituals to family gatherings and grand celebrations, each festival carries its unique spiritual and cultural significance. Whether it’s preparing for Diwali, observing Karwa Chauth, or participating in Dussehra processions, the month promises joy, devotion, and community bonding.
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