Panchang for October 2027
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TodayTuesday, July 28, 2026Shukla ChaturdashiPurva Ashadha
Upcoming festivals
Dussehra
9 October 2027In 14 monthsCelebrates Rama's victory over Ravana — the triumph of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burned in many cities; in others, the day marks the conclusion of Navratri.
Karva Chauth
19 October 2027In 15 monthsMarried women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' long life. The fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve.
Dhanteras
27 October 2027In 15 monthsThe first day of the Diwali festival. Considered auspicious for buying gold, silver, or new utensils, and for worshipping Dhanvantari, the deity of health.
Diwali
29 October 2027In 15 monthsThe festival of lights, marking Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity. Homes are lit with diyas; families perform Lakshmi puja and exchange sweets.
Sharad Navratri
30 October 2027In 15 monthsNine autumn nights of devotion to the goddess Durga in her nine forms, ending with Dussehra. Marked by fasting, garba, and dandiya in many regions.
Govardhan Puja
30 October 2027In 15 monthsCommemorates Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to shelter the villagers of Vrindavan. Devotees prepare an Annakut — a 'mountain of food' — offered to Krishna.
Bhai Dooj
31 October 2027In 15 monthsSisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their wellbeing; brothers offer gifts in return. The closing day of the Diwali festivities.