Festivals & Holidays List 2023
Monday, 02 October 2023
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
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.
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Sunday, 15 October 2023
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 16 October 2023
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 11 November 2023
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.