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Hindu Calendar October 2025: Vrats, Festivals, and Auspicious Events

Hindu Calendar October 2025: Vrats, Festivals, and Auspicious Events

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 The month of October 2025 in the Hindu calendar corresponds mainly to the Ashwina (अश्विन) and Kartika (कार्तिक) months of the Vikram Samvat 2082. This period falls under the Sharad Ritu (autumn season) and is one of the most significant months for Hindus worldwide. It is a time of deep devotion, gratitude, celebration, and spiritual renewal, marked by major festivals such as Navratri, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Karwa Chauth, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.The Hindu calendar is a lunar-solar calendar, combining both moon phases (tithi) and solar transits (sankranti). Each festival and vrat in October 2025 carries its own religious, cultural, and astrological importance.OVERVIEW OF OCTOBER 2025 IN THE HINDU CALENDAR* Lunar Months Covered: Ashwina and Kartika* Vikram Samvat: 2082* Season (Ritu): Sharad Ritu (Autumn Season)* Sun Transit (Sankranti): Kanya to Tula – Tula Sankranti occurs on October 17, 2025* Paksha Periods:* Ashwina Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase) – early October* Kartika Krishna Paksha (Waning phase) – mid-October* Kartika Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase) – late OctoberMAJOR FESTIVALS AND RELIGIOUS OCCASIONS IN OCTOBER 20251 October 2025 – Maha Navami, Saraswati Balidan, Ayudha Puja, Durga BalidanThe ninth day of Navratri, known as Maha Navami, is among the most sacred days in the worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform Saraswati Balidan, offering prayers to the Goddess of Wisdom, and in southern India, Ayudha Puja is celebrated by worshipping instruments, tools, and vehicles, symbolizing respect for all forms of work. The ritual of Durga Balidan takes place in Bengal and other eastern regions, marking the symbolic end of evil forces.2 October 2025 – Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Durga Visarjan, Gandhi JayantiVijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is the celebration of victory—Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. It represents the eternal truth that righteousness always prevails over evil. The day is also observed as Durga Visarjan, when idols of the Goddess are immersed in water, symbolizing her return to Mount Kailash. The same day marks Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, reminding devotees of truth and non-violence.3 October 2025 – Papankusha Ekadashi and Bharat MilapPapankusha Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a day-long fast and meditate upon Vishnu’s name, seeking liberation from past sins and spiritual merit. In Varanasi, the event of Kashi Bharat Milap is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama’s reunion with his brother Bharat after 14 years of exile.4 October 2025 – Shani Trayodashi, Padmanabha Dwadashi, and Pradosh VratThis day combines multiple sacred observances. Padmanabha Dwadashi is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu in the form of Padmanabha. Pradosh Vrat, observed during the twilight period, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and grants peace and prosperity. The presence of Shani Trayodashi adds significance, as devotees worship Lord Shani (Saturn) for relief from planetary afflictions.6 October 2025 – Sharad Purnima, Kojagara Puja, and Satyanarayan VratThe full moon of Sharad Purnima is one of the most celebrated nights in the lunar calendar. It is believed that on this night, the moon showers nectar (amrit) on Earth. Devotees perform Kojagara Lakshmi Puja, stay awake all night, and prepare kheer (sweet milk porridge) under moonlight as an offering. Many households perform Satyanarayan Vrat and listen to the katha (story) to invite blessings and harmony.7 October 2025 – Valmiki Jayanti and Meerabai JayantiThe day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the great sage who authored the Ramayana, one of the most revered epics in Hindu literature. It is also celebrated as Meerabai Jayanti, honoring the poet-saint Meerabai, whose life was dedicated to devotion toward Lord Krishna.10 October 2025 – Karwa Chauth and Sankashti ChaturthiKarwa Chauth is a significant fasting day observed by married women, particularly in North India. They abstain from food and water from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands’ long life and prosperity. The fast is broken upon sighting the moon. On the same day, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in honor of Lord Ganesha, who removes obstacles from one’s life.13 October 2025 – Ahoi Ashtami and KalashtamiAhoi Ashtami is a vrat observed by mothers for the well-being and long life of their sons. The Ahoi Mata is worshipped during the evening, and stars are offered water after moonrise. Kalashtami, observed on the same day, is dedicated to Lord Bhairava, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, and is considered powerful for overcoming fear and negativity.17 October 2025 – Tula Sankranti, Govatsa Dwadashi, and Rama EkadashiTula Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign Libra (Tula Rashi). It signifies balance and harmony in nature. On this day, Govatsa Dwadashi is celebrated in ...
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