October 2025 Festivals Calendar: Dussehra Today, Diwali and Karwa Chauth Dates Revealed
October 2025 Festivals Calendar: Dussehra Today, Diwali and Karwa Chauth Dates Revealed
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
Festival Significance:
- Maha Navami: Marks the culmination of Navaratri and Durga Puja, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Devotees perform Kanjak Puja, worshipping young girls as divine forms of Maa Durga.
- Dussehra: Symbolises triumph of righteousness, commemorating Maa Durga’s victory over Mahishasura and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
- Karwa Chauth: Observed by married women for their husbands’ long life and marital bliss. The fast is waterless (nirjala) and broken only after sighting the moon, with prayers to Goddess Karva Mata.
- Diwali / Deepawali: Celebrates the return of Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshman after 14 years of exile, following the defeat of Ravana. Homes are illuminated with diyas, decorated with flowers, and devotees perform Lakshmi Puja for prosperity and well-being.
This October promises a vibrant mix of devotion, rituals, and cultural celebrations, providing the perfect opportunity for families to come together and honor these timeless traditions.
