Ashwin - Kartika 2083 (Vikram Samvat)
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday) |
| October 15 | Thursday | Upang Lalita Vrat |
| October 19 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Maha Navami / Dussehra Begins |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Vijayadashami / Dussehra |
| October 25 | Sunday | Sharad Purnima |
| October 29 | Thursday | Karwa Chauth |
October 2026 is a spiritually significant month. Vijayadashami (Dussehra) falls on the 21st, celebrating the victory of good over evil. This is an auspicious time for Shastra Puja and starting new ventures.
The month ends with Karwa Chauth on the 29th, a major festival for married women. For localized Moonrise (Chandrauday) timings and Shubh Muhurat for shopping, please refer to the original Lala Ram Swaroop wall calendar.