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 2043 opens in October during Shaka Samvat 1965 (Rudhirodgari) of the Hindu calendar.
October 2043
Shaka Samvat 1965 (Rudhirodgari)
Asvayujamu – Karthikamu
Festivals & Vrats in October 2043
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 6:59 AM, Oct 1 – 7:43 AM, Oct 2
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Tithi 6:59 AM, Oct 1 – 7:43 AM, Oct 2
The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 7:32 AM, Oct 2 – 8:42 AM, Oct 3
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 7:32 AM, Oct 2 – 8:42 AM, Oct 3
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 7:32 AM, Oct 2 – 8:42 AM, Oct 3
The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 7:32 AM, Oct 2 – 8:42 AM, Oct 3
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 8:32 AM, Oct 3 – 10:07 AM, Oct 4
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 2:05 PM, Oct 6 – 4:32 PM, Oct 7
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 1:22 AM, Oct 12 – 2:37 AM, Oct 13
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 2:24 AM, Oct 13 – 2:58 AM, Oct 14
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 2:24 AM, Oct 13 – 2:58 AM, Oct 14
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:43 AM, Oct 14 – 2:30 AM, Oct 15
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 12:58 AM, Oct 16 – 11:11 PM, Oct 16
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 11:01 PM, Oct 16 – 8:33 PM, Oct 17
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 8:29 PM, Oct 17 – 5:28 PM, Oct 18
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat
Tithi 8:29 PM, Oct 17 – 5:28 PM, Oct 18
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 8:29 PM, Oct 17 – 5:28 PM, Oct 18
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 8:29 PM, Oct 17 – 5:28 PM, Oct 18
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 5:28 PM, Oct 18 – 2:07 PM, Oct 19
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 10:36 AM, Oct 20 – 7:14 AM, Oct 21
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 8:38 PM, Oct 24 – 7:16 PM, Oct 25
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 6:34 PM, Oct 27 – 7:03 PM, Oct 28
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Dhanteras
Tithi 8:06 PM, Oct 29 – 9:30 PM, Oct 30
The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 9:33 PM, Oct 30 – 11:18 PM, Oct 31
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan)
Tithi 9:33 PM, Oct 30 – 11:18 PM, Oct 31
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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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.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date — tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse this year and the next.