The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
Marathi Panchang 1972 opens in October during Shaka Samvat 1894 (Paridhavi) of the Hindu calendar.
October 1972
Shaka Samvat 1894 (Paridhavi)
Ashwina – Kartika
Festivals & Vrats in October 1972
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 10:14 AM, Oct 2 – 10:14 AM, Oct 3
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 10:23 AM, Oct 4 – 11:10 AM, Oct 5
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 11:04 AM, Oct 5 – 12:12 PM, Oct 6
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Tithi 11:04 AM, Oct 5 – 12:12 PM, Oct 6
The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 6 – 1:37 PM, Oct 7
The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 6 – 1:37 PM, Oct 7
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 6 – 1:37 PM, Oct 7
The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 6 – 1:37 PM, Oct 7
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Tithi 1:33 PM, Oct 7 – 3:23 PM, Oct 8
Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga begin on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, opened by the Ghatasthapana (kalash) ritual in Maharashtra and the garba and dandiya-raas nights of Gujarat; in Rajasthan the Karni Mata fair at Deshnok and the Jeen Mata fair draw great crowds.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 7:55 PM, Oct 10 – 10:30 PM, Oct 11
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami)
Tithi 7:24 AM, Oct 16 – 7:39 AM, Oct 17
The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 7:24 AM, Oct 16 – 7:39 AM, Oct 17
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Daksha Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashwina Shukla Navami.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 7:24 AM, Oct 18 – 6:16 AM, Oct 19
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 4:19 AM, Oct 20 – 1:55 AM, Oct 21
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 1:41 AM, Oct 21 – 10:36 PM, Oct 21
The harvest full moon — kheer is set out in the nectar-like moonlight (Amrit Varsha) and the moon is worshipped on the brightest night of the year.
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Valmiki Jayanti
Tithi 10:29 PM, Oct 21 – 6:57 PM, Oct 22
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat
Tithi 10:29 PM, Oct 21 – 6:57 PM, Oct 22
The full moon of Ashwina — the morning after the Sharad Purnima night — Odisha keeps it as Kumar Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 10:29 PM, Oct 21 – 6:57 PM, Oct 22
The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 10:29 PM, Oct 21 – 6:57 PM, Oct 22
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 6:56 PM, Oct 22 – 3:11 PM, Oct 23
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 10:35 PM, Oct 28 – 9:44 PM, Oct 29
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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About the Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat)
The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
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