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Festivals in October in India begin the country\u2019s beautiful and mesmerising festive season. Students particularly love this month as the October holiday list<\/strong><\/a> gives them a break from studies and a chance to learn more about their cultural festivals and spend time with family and friends. From the victory of good over evil on Dussehra to lighting diyas and candles on choti Diwali, this month has a lot to offer. In this blog, you will find a complete list of festivals in October in India 2024 along with their dates.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festivals in October in 2024 in India Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
S.No<\/strong><\/td>Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1. <\/td>2 October 2024<\/td>Gandhi Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
2. <\/td>2 October 2024<\/td>Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3. <\/td>3 October 2024<\/td>Sharad Navratri (Day 1)<\/td><\/tr>
4. \u00a0<\/td>3 October 2024<\/td>Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
5. <\/td>5 October 2024<\/td>Tsokum Festival<\/td><\/tr>
6. \u00a0<\/td>9 October 2024<\/td>Durga Puja (Day 1)<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
7. \u00a0<\/td>10 October 2024<\/td>Maha Saptami<\/td><\/tr>
8. \u00a0<\/td>11 October 2024<\/td>Mahanavami\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
9. \u00a0<\/td>12 October 2024<\/td>Dussehra\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
10. <\/td>12 October 2024<\/td>Ayudha Puja<\/td><\/tr>
11.\u00a0<\/td>17 October 2024<\/td>Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
12.\u00a0<\/td>17 October 2024<\/td>Kati Bihu<\/td><\/tr>
13.\u00a0<\/td>19 October 2024<\/td>Birthday of Guru Ram Das<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
14.\u00a0<\/td>20 October 2024<\/td>Karva Chauth<\/td><\/tr>
15.\u00a0<\/td>29 October 2024<\/td>Dhanteras<\/td><\/tr>
16.\u00a0<\/td>31 October 2024<\/td>Choti Diwali<\/td><\/tr>
17.\u00a0<\/td>31 October 2024<\/td>Kali Puja<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bank Holidays in October 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, bank holidays are specific days during which many public and private banks remain closed. This is due to the different festivals in October in India 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festivals or Bank Holidays<\/strong><\/td>Date 2024\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti<\/td>2 October 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Maha Saptami\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>10 October 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Maha Ashtami\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>11 October 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Maha Navami\u00a0<\/td>12 October 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Vijaya Dashami\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>12 October 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Sardar Patel\u2019s Jayanti\u00a0<\/td>31 October 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are Some National Festivals in October?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only national festival observed in the month of October is Gandhi Jayanti. It is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the Father of the Nation. It is the time when schools organise numerous competitions for students such as writing an essay on Mahatma Gandhi<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All You Need To Know About Important Indian Festivals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The list of festivals in October in India is as diverse as the festivals included. From the religious importance of Navratri to the significance of Karva Chauth, here are some details about the most important Indian festivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durga Puja<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration of Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laksmi Puja <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: National Today<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dussehra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kati Bihu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cAkash Banti\u201d lamps in rice fields are all part of rituals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Hindustan Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Interesting Facts About Indian Festivals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indian festivals are known for their vibrant celebrations, rich culture and diverse heritage. Hindu festivals are called \u2018melas\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n