The Telugu Panchangam (Shalivahana Shaka, Ugadi new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
Telugu Panchangam 1970 opens in October during Shaka Samvat 1892 (Sadharana) of the Hindu calendar.
October 1970
Shaka Samvat 1892 (Sadharana)
Asvayujamu – Karthikamu
Festivals & Vrats in October 1970
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Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Tithi 8:03 PM, Sep 30 – 9:50 PM, Oct 1
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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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 8:03 PM, Sep 30 – 9:50 PM, Oct 1
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 11:58 PM, Oct 3 – 12:31 AM, Oct 5
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 9:27 PM, Oct 8 – 7:34 PM, Oct 9
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Daksha Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashwina Shukla Navami.
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Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami)
Tithi 7:32 PM, Oct 9 – 5:10 PM, Oct 10
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 7:32 PM, Oct 9 – 5:10 PM, Oct 10
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 5:11 PM, Oct 10 – 2:24 PM, Oct 11
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 11:24 AM, Oct 12 – 8:11 AM, Oct 13
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 4:58 AM, Oct 14 – 1:46 AM, Oct 15
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 4:58 AM, Oct 14 – 1:46 AM, Oct 15
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 4:58 AM, Oct 14 – 1:46 AM, Oct 15
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 4:58 AM, Oct 14 – 1:46 AM, Oct 15
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 1:50 AM, Oct 15 – 10:54 PM, Oct 15
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Atla Taddi Vrat
Tithi 8:32 PM, Oct 16 – 6:41 PM, Oct 17
Married women of Andhra and Telangana fast and offer atlu (dosas) to Goddess Gauri for the well-being of their husbands.
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 7:17 PM, Oct 21 – 9:17 PM, Oct 22
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:33 AM, Oct 25 – 5:16 AM, Oct 26
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Dhanteras
Tithi 5:23 AM, Oct 26 – 7:36 AM, Oct 27
The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 9:44 AM, Oct 28 – 11:02 AM, Oct 29
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan)
Tithi 9:44 AM, Oct 28 – 11:02 AM, Oct 29
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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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Tithi 9:44 AM, Oct 28 – 11:02 AM, 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 11:11 AM, Oct 29 – 11:58 AM, Oct 30
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 11:11 AM, Oct 29 – 11:58 AM, Oct 30
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 11:11 AM, Oct 29 – 11:58 AM, Oct 30
The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 11:11 AM, Oct 29 – 11:58 AM, Oct 30
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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About the Telugu Panchangam
The Telugu Panchangam (Shalivahana Shaka, Ugadi new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
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