The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
Tamil Panchangam 2065 opens in October during Shaka Samvat 1987 (Parthiva) of the Hindu calendar.
October 2065
Shaka Samvat 1987 (Parthiva)
Kaliyugam 5166 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2096
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Festivals & Vrats in October 2065
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 10:18 PM, Oct 2 – 7:09 PM, Oct 3
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Skanda Shashthi Vrat
Tithi 4:16 PM, Oct 4 – 1:53 PM, Oct 5
A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
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Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami)
Tithi 10:15 AM, Oct 7 – 9:27 AM, Oct 8
The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
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Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tithi 10:15 AM, Oct 7 – 9:27 AM, Oct 8
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 10:15 AM, Oct 7 – 9:27 AM, Oct 8
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 8:47 AM, Oct 9 – 8:53 AM, Oct 10
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 9:06 AM, Oct 11 – 9:58 AM, Oct 12
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 9:51 AM, Oct 12 – 11:05 AM, Oct 13
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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Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 10:59 AM, Oct 13 – 12:34 PM, Oct 14
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 10:59 AM, Oct 13 – 12:34 PM, Oct 14
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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Valmiki Jayanti
Tithi 10:59 AM, Oct 13 – 12:34 PM, Oct 14
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat
Tithi 10:59 AM, Oct 13 – 12:34 PM, Oct 14
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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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 10:59 AM, Oct 13 – 12:34 PM, Oct 14
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 4:38 AM, Oct 22 – 6:16 AM, Oct 23
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:08 AM, Oct 25 – 5:19 AM, Oct 26
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Dhanteras
Tithi 2:52 AM, Oct 27 – 12:21 AM, Oct 28
The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
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Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan)
Tithi 12:10 AM, Oct 28 – 9:00 PM, Oct 28
Krishna's slaying of the demon Narakasura is marked with a pre-dawn ceremonial oil bath (abhyang snan, kept by Sindhis as Roop Chaudas) before the lamps of Diwali.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 12:10 AM, Oct 28 – 9:00 PM, Oct 28
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Tithi 8:55 PM, Oct 28 – 5:20 PM, Oct 29
The festival of lights — homes glow with diyas and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth; Sindhis keep it as Diyari.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 8:55 PM, Oct 28 – 5:20 PM, Oct 29
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 8:55 PM, Oct 28 – 5:20 PM, Oct 29
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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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 5:19 PM, Oct 29 – 1:34 PM, Oct 30
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Tithi 1:31 PM, Oct 30 – 9:52 AM, Oct 31
Sisters apply a tilak and pray for their brothers' well-being, closing the Diwali festival.
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About the Tamil Panchangam (Vakya & Thirukanitha)
The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
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