India is a country with diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Festivals in India, mainly Hindu festivals are celebrated in different ways according to rituals, beliefs, and the history behind each of them. Welcome to the exclusive Clickastro page on Hindu festivals in India! This page can help you understand Hindu festivals from spiritual, social, and scientific perspectives.
Hinduism is an age-old religion that can be traced back to prehistoric times. Though its origins remain uncertain, the Hindu religion, as per the Indologists, represents a great culture with beliefs holding high moral standards and a strong scientific basis. To have a clear understanding of Hinduism and its rituals, one has to learn and decode the Vedic texts fundamental to the religion. In this page, we are making an effort to let you know the various hidden and scientific factors behind the Hindu festivals.
All festivals or special days in the Hindu Calendar are connected with some myths that signify the days’ importance as the birthday of some God/Goddess or commemorate some mythical event. On a deeper perception, we could find that these festivals and the associated rituals have great astrological, seasonal, cultural, and scientific bases. Some festivals befall on astrologically significant moments, some are associated with agricultural cycles, and some are celebrated in the context of seasonal changes. All Hindu rituals instrumented by our ancestors have a higher purpose which would be scientifically relevant to the observing person or community. Let’s explore together what lies behind the color, passion, and gaiety of various Hindu festivals in India.
DAY | DATE | FESTIVAL |
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Friday | Oct 03, 2025 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
Saturday | Oct 04, 2025 | Pradosh Vrat |
Monday | Oct 06, 2025 | Kojagara Puja, Anvadhan, Sharad Purnima |
October | ||
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Wednesday | Oct 01, 2025 | Maha Navami |
Thursday | Oct 02, 2025 | Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Visarjan, Saraswati Visarjan |
Friday | Oct 03, 2025 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
Saturday | Oct 04, 2025 | Pradosh Vrat |
Monday | Oct 06, 2025 | Kojagara Puja, Anvadhan, Sharad Purnima |
Tuesday | Oct 07, 2025 | Purnima, Ishti, Ashwina Purnima |
Friday | Oct 10, 2025 | Karwa Chauth, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi |
Monday | Oct 13, 2025 | Ahoi Ashtami, Radha Kunda Snan |
Friday | Oct 17, 2025 | Rama Ekadashi, Tula Sankranti, Govatsa Dwadashi |
Saturday | Oct 18, 2025 | Dhanteras, Pradosh Vrat |
Sunday | Oct 19, 2025 | Kali Chaudas |
Monday | Oct 20, 2025 | Lakshmi Puja, Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi |
Tuesday | Oct 21, 2025 | Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Kartika Amavasya |
Wednesday | Oct 22, 2025 | Govardhan Puja, Ishti, Dyuta Krida |
Thursday | Oct 23, 2025 | Bhaiya Dooj, Chandra Darshana |
Sunday | Oct 26, 2025 | Labh Panchami |
Tuesday | Oct 28, 2025 | Chhath Puja |
Thursday | Oct 30, 2025 | Gopashtami |
Friday | Oct 31, 2025 | Akshaya Navami |