Festivals in October 2023 in India

Did you know that there are several carnivals and festivals in October 2023 in India, where everyone participates, regardless of their religion, caste, race or sex? India is known for its vibrant and beautifully celebrated festivals which highlight the regional cultural and traditional activities. Festivals like Vijayadashami or Dussehra are directly derived from legends, highlighting the triumph of good over evil.

Some even call October the ‘Month of Carnivals in India’ because of the festivals falling one after another. Starting from Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October to the Trick-or-Treat Day, aka. Halloween is on the 31st of October, festivals in India are celebrated to represent all communities and people. Here are all the details about festivals in October 2023 in India.

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List of October 2023 Festivals

Festivals in India are celebrated according to the Indian calendar which is based on the Luni-Solar system and has different variations depending on the region. Most of the festivals in India, starting from Lorhi in January, are celebrated according to the Indian calendar. Here is a list of all the festivals in October 2023 in India with their dates.

Festivals	Date
Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shahstri Jayanti	2nd October 2023
Sankashti Chaturthi	2nd October 2023
Rohini Vrat	4th October 2023
Tsokum Festival	5th October 2023
Kalasthami	6th October 2023
Guru Ram Das Jayanti	9th October 2023
Indira Ekadashi	11th October 2023
Masik Shivratri	12th October 2023
Darsha Amavasya	14th October 2023
Koratty Muthy Feast and Shard Navratri	15th October 2023
Maha Navratri	15th to 24th October 2023
Chandra Darshan	16th October 2023
Kati Bihu	18th October 2023
Durga Puja	20th to 24th October 2023
Masik Durgashtami	22nd October 2023
Maha Navami	23rd October 2023
Ayudha Puja	23rd October 2023
Dussehra	24th October 2023
Laksmi Puja	28th October 2023
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas	31st October 2023
Halloween	31st October 2023

All You Need To Know About These Festivals

Here are top 5 upcoming festivals which will be celebrated with full strength.

Durga Puja

Durga Puja, one of the most important Hindu religious festivals, draws devout devotees of the goddess every year. Durga Puja commenced on October 14 and will go on till October 24. Durga Puja is happily observed in states like Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Tripura, and Jharkhand. The five-day festival is observed in Bengal as Shashthi, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami.

The celebration of Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga’s triumph over the evil Mahishasura. He is claimed to have been defeated by Goddess Durga on the tenth day, also known as Vijayadashami, following a nine-day conflict. On this day, Dussehra is celebrated as the culmination of the Durga Puja.

Laksmi Puja

One of the most significant and colourful rituals practised during the Diwali holiday is Laksmi Puja. In order to bring peace, money, and prosperity to the new year, we invite Goddess Laksmi into our homes during the ritual. The simplest way to invite Goddess Laksmi to our homes it to light a simple terracotta lamp in front of the idol.

Dussehra

A Hindu celebration called Dussehra (also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) honours the triumph of good over evil. As per the Hindu calendar, it is observed on the tenth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja) and is a gazetted holiday in India.

Kati Bihu

The Assamese holiday of Kati Bihu is a joyous occasion. It is referred to as Kongali Bihu and represents the translocation of rice saplings. It is one of the three Bihu festivals, all of which have an agricultural theme and are observed in Assam. People burn clay lamps and candles to celebrate Kati Bihu, with a particular emphasis on lighting a diya close to the Tulsi plant. Early morning wake-up calls, house cleaning, watering the Tulsi plant, and burning “Akash Banti” lamps in rice fields are all part of rituals.

Halloween

Halloween is a historic Celtic holiday that is observed in Europe and the US on the final day of harvest.

Interesting Facts About Indian Festivals

Indian festivals are known for their vibrant celebrations, rich culture and diverse heritage. Hindu festivals are called ‘melas’ meaning a festival fair. Festivals in India are a mix of worshipping religious ideas with community participation from all sections. Several factors contributed to the abundance of festivals in India. Some of these factors are listed below.

• India is a secular country where several religious practices are followed, and each religion has its own set of festivals and religious observances. Hindus, for example, have numerous gods and goddesses, each with their own festivals.
• India’s cultural diversity extends beyond religion. Different regions have their own cultural festivals, which may or may not have religious significance.
• Festivals in India often correspond to seasonal changes and agricultural cycles. For example, Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
• Festivals like Diwali and Dusshera are references from legends. Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana in the Ramayana.

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