Festivals & Holidays List 2023
Sunday, 01 October 2023
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Monday, 02 October 2023
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 02 October 2023
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
Sankashti Chaturthi
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Ekadashi Vrat
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Masik Shivaratri
Friday, 13 October 2023
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 13 October 2023
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Saturday, 14 October 2023
Amavasya Vrat
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Sunday, 15 October 2023
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.