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October Fast Festival full List: October 2025 has special significance in Indian culture and religious traditions. This month, many important fasts and festivals will be celebrated including the conclusion of Navratri, Karva Chauth, Dussehra, Dhanteras, Diwali, Chhath Mahaparva. These festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence all over the country. Let us look at the major fasts and festivals in October 2025.

1 October 2025 – Mahanavami

Mahanavami of Sharadiya Navratri will be celebrated on this day. On this occasion, Kanya Pujan has special significance and devotees will worship Mother Durga.

2 October 2025 – Dussehra/Vijayadashami

Dussehra is a symbol of the victory of religion over unrighteousness. On this day Lord Rama killed Ravana and Mother Durga conquered Mahishasura. Ravana Dahan and Vijayadashami festival are celebrated with great pomp across the country.

3 October 2025 – Papankusha Ekadashi

The fast of Papankusha Ekadashi is considered a symbol of liberation from sins. On this day, worshiping Lord Vishnu is recognized to get rid of all sins.

4 October 2025 – Shani Pradosh Vrat

The importance of Shani Pradosh Vrat is in planetary peace and age growth. On this day, worship of Shani Dev and Hanuman ji is considered especially fruitful.

6 October 2025 – Sharad Purnima

On the night of Sharad Purnima, the Moon reaches its perfection and is considered full of medicinal properties. During the Kojagara puja, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped to attain wealth, splendor and prosperity.

7 October 2025 – Valmiki Jayanti / Meerabai Jayanti

The birth anniversary of Sant Valmiki and Bhaktimarg’s ideal woman Meerabai is celebrated on this day. This festival highlights the importance of devotion and morality.

8 October 2025 – Kartik Month Starts

Kartik month is considered extremely sacred. Fasting and worship done this month are considered especially fruitful.

10 October 2025 – Karva Chauth / Sankashti Chaturthi

On Karva Chauth, married women fast for their husband’s long life and happiness and prosperity. The importance of Sankashti Chaturthi is also especially on this day.

13 October 2025 – Ahoi Ashtami

Ahoi Ashtami is important for mothers. Mothers wish for their children’s long life and prosperity.

17 October 2025 – Rama Ekadashi / Tula Sankranti

The fast of Rama Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On the day of Libra Sankranti, the Sun enters Libra, which is considered auspicious for farmers and traders.

18 October 2025 – Shani Pradosh Vrat / Dhanteras / Yama Deepam

Mother Lakshmi and Kubera are worshiped on Dhanteras. Shopping for metal and jewelery is considered auspicious on this day. Yama Deepam is celebrated in honor of Yamraj.

20 October 2025 – Narak Chaturdashi / Lakshmi Puja / Diwali

The festival of Diwali is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. Deep lamps are lit in homes and wealth, prosperity and happiness are attained by worshiping Maa Lakshmi.

21 October 2025 – Karthik Amavasya

Tarpan and other religious deeds are performed in the memory of ancestors.

22 October 2025 – Govardhan Puja

Worshiping Govardhan Parvat is wished for prosperity and prosperity in life.

23 October 2025 – Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is a symbol of brother-sister’s affection and love. The sisters wish their brother’s long life and prosperity.

25 October 2025 – Vinayak Chaturthi

Lord Ganpati is worshiped on this day. This day is considered especially auspicious for traders and householders.

27 October 2025 – Chhath Puja

This fast dedicated to Surya Dev and VI Maiya is going to bring health, prosperity and happiness in the family.

31 October 2025 – Akshay Navami

Akshay Navami is observed with Akshaya property and wish for Akshaya profit. On this day, charity and worship provide permanent benefits.

The month of October 2025 is very important from a religious point of view, in which fasting and festival gives the message of bliss and unity in the society and family.