A month of devotion, celebration, and cultural fervour across India

October 2025 is set to be a festive month, with a series of significant Hindu celebrations lined up, from Dussehra and Karwa Chauth in the first half to Diwali and Chhath Puja later in the month. Here’s the complete calendar of festivals this October, according to Drik Panchang:

Maha Navami – October 1

Durga Visarjan / Vijayadashami / Dussehra – October 2

Buddha Jayanti – October 2

Gandhi Jayanti – October 2

Papankusha Ekadashi – October 3

Sharad Purnima – October 6

Valmiki Jayanti – October 7

Karwa Chauth – October 10

Ahoi Ashtami – October 13

Dhanteras – October 18

Kali Chaudas – October 19

Lakshmi Puja / Deepawali (Diwali) – October 20

Govardhan Puja – October 22

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