Festivals & Holidays List 2024
Day 8/10
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 9/10
Friday, 11 October 2024
Sharad Navratri — Day 9
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Day 10/10
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Sharad Navratri — Day 10
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 20 October 2024
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Saturday, 02 November 2024
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 03 November 2024
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Day 1/9
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi — Day 1
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Day 2/9
Friday, 29 November 2024
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi — Day 2
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
