October 2024 Festivals and Holidays: Complete List from Navratri and Dussehra to Diwali

A month filled with celebrations! Check out the important festivals and holidays this October.

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Festivals in October 2024

Navratri starts the festive season with nine days of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga.

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October 3: Navratri Begins

One of the most significant days of Durga Puja, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

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October 10: Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami)

The final day of Navratri marks the triumph of Goddess Durga.

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October 11: Maha Navami

The final day of Navratri marks the triumph of Goddess Durga.

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October 11: Maha Navami

The grand festival that celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, symbolizes the defeat of evil.

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October 12: Dussehra/Vijayadashami

Celebrating the birth of Maharshi Valmiki, the sage who authored the Ramayana.

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October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti

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