| Date |
October Events |
Description |
| 2nd |
Gandhi Jayanti |
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, it is a national holiday in India. It is also the birthday of Lal Bahadur Shastri, second Prime Minister of India |
| 8th |
Karva Chauth |
It is the day when Hindu women keep fast for the good health of their husband. |
| 15th |
Dhan Teras |
The thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Kartik month, the day is believed to an auspicious which brings eternal good fortune. |
| 17th |
Diwali |
Probably the greatest Hindu festival, it is believed to be the day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years |
| 18th |
Govardhan Puja |
The next day of the Kartik Amavasya, it commemorates the lifting of the Govardhan hill by Lord Krishna. |
| 19th |
Bhai Dooj |
Celebrated on the second day of Shukla paksha of Kartik month of Hindu calendar. |
