Festivals & Holidays List 2042
Wednesday, 01 October 2042
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 02 October 2042
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Thursday, 02 October 2042
Sankashti Chaturthi
Thursday, 09 October 2042
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 10 October 2042
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 11 October 2042
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 11 October 2042
Masik Shivaratri
Sunday, 12 October 2042
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 12 October 2042
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Monday, 13 October 2042
Amavasya Vrat
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Wednesday, 15 October 2042
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Thursday, 16 October 2042
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.