October is one of the most sacred and festive months in Sanatan Dharma. It marks the transition from Ashwin month to Kartik month in the Hindu lunar calendar and is filled with important fasts (vrats), pujas, and grand festivals such as Dussehra, Karva Chauth, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
This month celebrates the values of truth, dharma, prosperity, and devotion, bringing together families and communities across India.
Complete List of Fasts & Festivals in October 2025
October 2, 2025 (Thursday): Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and Dharma over Adharma.
October 3, 2025 (Friday): Papankusha Ekadashi
A sacred day for Vishnu worship, believed to destroy sins.
October 4, 2025 (Saturday): Shani Pradosh Vrat
Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Shani for protection and peace.
October 6, 2025 (Monday): Kojagari Puja, Sharad Purnima
The night of full moon, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi; also celebrated as harvest festival.
October 7, 2025 (Tuesday): Valmiki Jayanti, Mirabai Jayanti
Honoring sage Valmiki (author of Ramayana) and saint-poetess Mirabai.
October 8, 2025 (Wednesday): Beginning of Kartik Month
Considered the holiest month for devotion and charity.
October 10, 2025 (Friday): Karva Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi
Married women observe Karva Chauth fast for their husbands’ long life; Ganesha Puja on Sankashti.
October 13, 2025 (Monday): Ahoi Ashtami
Observed by mothers for the well-being of their children.
October 17, 2025 (Friday): Rama Ekadashi, Libra Sankranti
Ekadashi vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu; marks Sun’s transit into Libra.
October 18, 2025 (Saturday): Shani Pradosh Vrat, Dhanteras, Yama Deepam
Beginning of Diwali festivities with Dhanteras and lighting of lamps for Yama, god of death.
October 20, 2025 (Monday): Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Diwali
The grand festival of lights, worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
October 21, 2025 (Tuesday): Kartik Amavasya
Sacred new moon day in Kartik month, dedicated to Pitru tarpan and charity.
October 22, 2025 (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja
Devotees worship Govardhan Parvat and Lord Krishna for protection.
October 23, 2025 (Thursday): Bhai Dooj / Bhai Dussehra
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
October 25, 2025 (Saturday): Vinayaka Chaturthi
Monthly Ganesha Chaturthi fast and puja.
October 27, 2025 (Monday): Chhath Puja
A grand festival of Surya (Sun God) worship, especially in Bihar, UP, and Jharkhand.
October 31, 2025 (Friday): Akshaya Navami
A highly auspicious day, believed to grant inexhaustible blessings.
✨ Summary:
October 2025 is truly a month of devotion, joy, prosperity, and unity. From Dussehra’s triumph of truth to Diwali’s lights of prosperity and Chhath’s devotion to Surya Dev, the festivals of this month remind devotees of India’s timeless spiritual heritage.
