October Festivals: Navratri To Diwali, A Month Of Non-Stop Celebrations

Navratri, a Sanskrit festival celebrating nine nights and ten days, is celebrated across India. Durga Puja, celebrated from October 09 to 13, is a Hindu goddess's victory over Mahishasura.

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Durga Puja, celebrated from October 09, 2024 to 13, 2024, commemorates the Hindu goddess Durga's victory over the evil demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

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Maha Ashtami, also known as Durgashtami, is the eighth day of Navratri in Hinduism, considered one of the most auspicious days of Durgotsav.

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Dussehra, celebrated on October 12, 2024, is a Hindu festival commemorating the victory of truth over falsehood, marking the death of Lord Rama and the defeat of Mahishasura.

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Diwali, the Festivals Of Lights, will be celebrated on October 31 this year.

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Dhanteras, a Hindu festival celebrated two days before Diwali, honors Lord Dhanvantari, born on Trayodashi, also known as 'Dhanteras' or 'Dhantrayodashi'.

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The festival, dedicated to Hindu goddess Kali, is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik, coinciding with Diwali and Lakshmi Puja in India.

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Halloween, celebrated on October 31st in western countries, involves dressing up as ghosts and creating food for them, now primarily a children's celebration.

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