October comes with a festival avalanche. Diwali, Halloween’s Day, Chhath Puja, and many more! The festival of lights, Diwali is the biggest event of India. On this 5-day grand occassion, we have brought you some really amazing surprises. Check ‘em out!
Did You Know?
Origin Of October: ‘October’ means the eighth month. As per the ancient Roman calendar, which began with March, October used to be the seventh month.
Birthstone For October: Opal
Color For October: Multicolor (Pink, Orange, Red)
Sun Zodiac For October: Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Let’s now know the predictions of the month of October:
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Diwali 2014: The Lights of Enlightenment!
Diwali, the most celebrated festival among Indians, commences on October 21, 2014. As you all know that Dipawali is a five-day festival starting from
Dhanteras, we all expect you to be enthused for the third day of Diwali i.e. Badi Diwali or Main Diwali day, which is on October 23, 2014. This festival symbolizes to end of darkness from life by illuminating it with the light of knowledge and positivity. The festival of Diwali ends with
Bhai Dooj, celebrated on its last day.
Chhath Puja 2014: Let’s Pay Reverence To Sun!
Chhath Puja in 2014 is on October 27. The festive observation of Chhath Puja takes place for a period of four days and is mainly celebrated in parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhatisgarh, just to name a few. This is one of the most ancient festivals and the only Vedic festival surviving on earth. Devotees pay reverence to Lord Surya (
Sun) during the 4-day celebration of Chhath Puja.
This is just a glimpse of what we have for you this October in 2014. For the full list of festivals in October, refer to this list of Hindu festivals in the month of October.
Important Dates Of October 2014
October 1: Bilva Saptami,
Navratri Day 7,
Durga Puja Day 3, Annapurna Parikrama Begins, World Vegetarian Day, Saraswati Avahan, International Day Of Older persons
October 2:
Mahatama Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bahadur Shastri birthday, Maha Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Maha Nisha Puja, Annapurna Parikrama Ends, Saraswati Devi Puja in Pushya Nakshatra, Maha Navami, Kumari Pujan, Bhadrakali Navami, International day of non-violence,
Navratri Day 8 & 9, Durga Puja Day 4, World Farm Animals Day
October 3: Ayudha Puja,
Vijaya Dashmi (Dussehra), Aparajita Puja, Shami Pujan, World Smile Day, Sacrifice for Maa Saraswati, Durga Puja Day 5,
Durga Visarjan
October 4:
Panchak begins, Saraswati Devi Visarjan in Shravan Constellation, Shree Madhvacharya Jayanti, Dwipushkar Yoga,
Mercury retrograde in Libra, International Frugal Fun Day,
Papankusha Vrat, Rajpattabhishek (coronation), Bakrid
October 5: Papankusha Ekadashi (Vaishnav Vrat), Dwipushkar Yoga, Do something nice day, World Teacher’s Day
October 6:
Som Pradosh Vrat, World Habitat Day
October 7: Panchak Bhadra,
Kojagiri Puja, National Frappe Day
October 8:
Sharad Purnima, Satya Vrat, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Kartik Snan (Bathing & Fasting Rituals) Begins,
Khagras Chandra Grahan (Lunar eclipse), Dakor Mela
October 9: Panchak ends, Kartik Krishna Paksha begins
October 11:
Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat,
Karva Chauth, International Day Of Girl Child, Mercury combust in Libra
October 13: International Day for Disaster Reduction, International Skeptics Day, Columbus Day
October 15: Ahoi Ashtami,
Kala Ashtami, Dampatya Ashtami
October 16: Mercury (retrograde) transit in Virgo, United Nations World Food Day
October 17:
Tula Sankranti (Sun transit in Libra), International Day for eradication of poverty
October 18: Mars transit in Sagittarius (Mool constellation)
October 19:
Rama Ekadashi (Vrat), Venus transit in Libra
October 20:
Govatsa Dwadashi
October 21:
Bhom Pradosh Vrat,
Dhan Teras, Dhan Trayodashi, Dhanvantri Jayanti, Kameshwari Jayanti
October 22:
Masik Shivratri,
Narak Chaturdashi, Roop Chaturdashi,
Kali Chaudas
October 23: Kartik Amavasya,
Diwali, Winter season begins, Sri Mahalaxmi Pujan, Kedar Gauri Vrat, Lord Mahavir Nirvan Day (Jain), Mercury rise in Virgo,
Khandgras Surya Grahan (Solar eclipse - not visible in India), Kartik month begins
October 24: Kartik Shukla Paksha begins, Annakoot,
Govardhan Puja, Bali Puja, Nepali Samvat 1135 begins, United Nations Day, World Development Information day, Kartik Shukla Paksha Begins
October 25:
Bhaiya Dooj (Bhatri Dwitiya), Yam Dwitiya, World Pasta Day, Islamic New Year (Hijri San 1436) begins, Muharram begins, Chitragupt Puja
October 26: Mercury direct in Virgo
October 27: Vinayaka Shree Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat, World Day for Audiovisual Heritage,
Chhath Puja Day 1 (Nahay Khay)
October 28: Labh Panchami, Pandav Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami, Chhath Puja Day 2 (Kharna)
October 29: Chhath Puja Day 3
October 30: Kalpadi Shradh, Chhath Puja Day 4 (Suryodaya Argha), Jalaram Jayanti
October 31: Gopa Ashtami, Masik Durgashtami, Halloween’s Day, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
Important Muhurat of October, 2014
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Ganesh-Lakshmi Gold Coin
Want to light your house with prosperity this year? Then we are going to gift you a genuine token of prosperity for wealth this Diwali. Begin Diwali festival in 2014 with a
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Ganesh Lakshmi Idol
The duo of Ganesh and Lakshmi is considered to be the important part in the five-day festival of Diwali. To bring prosperity and well-being in your home, it is a must to worship the deities of Ganesha and Lakshmi on the day of Diwali. As we ensure you genuine
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