World Sight Day 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 8, 2026. It is an annual global eye-health awareness day that draws attention to vision impairment, blindness and the importance of accessible eye care. World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October. In 2026, that falls on October 8. The … Read more
World Vegetarian Day 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The annual observance highlights vegetarianism and encourages people to learn more about plant-based eating, animal welfare, health and environmental concerns. World Vegetarian Day is observed every year on October 1 and marks the beginning of Vegetarian Awareness Month. It was established in 1977 … Read more
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2026 will be observed on Monday, October 26, 2026. The day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, traditionally revered as the author of the Ramayana and known as Adi Kavi, or the first poet of Sanskrit literature. Valmiki Jayanti is observed on Ashwin Purnima, the full moon day of the Ashwin … Read more
Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. It is an important Hindu festival traditionally associated with married women who observe a fast and offer prayers for the long life, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. The festival is also known as Karva Chauth or Karaka Chaturthi. According to the 2026 Panchang, … Read more
Maha Navami 2026 is an important day of Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja. It is traditionally observed on the ninth day of Navratri and is dedicated to Goddess Durga in her Mahishasuramardini form. In 2026, many Panchang calculations place Maha Navami on Monday, October 19, 2026. The Navami Tithi begins on October 19 and continues … Read more
Maha Ashtami 2026 will be observed on Monday, October 19, 2026. Also known as Durga Ashtami or Maha Durgashtami, it is one of the most important days of Navratri and Durga Puja. Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Sharad Navratri period and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. In many parts … Read more
Vijayadashami 2026 will be observed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Also known as Dussehra or Dasara, Vijayadashami is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different ways across India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil and comes at the end of the Sharad Navratri period. In the Ramayana tradition, the day is associated … Read more
Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across India. Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra is one of the major Hindu festivals and marks the victory of good over evil. In many parts of India, Dussehra marks the conclusion of Navratri celebrations. The day is associated with Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, while … Read more
Durga Puja 2026 will be celebrated in October across India, with especially large celebrations in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, and other parts of eastern and northeastern India. For the Bengal-style Durga Puja calendar, the main public celebrations run from Maha Shashthi through Vijayadashami, with Mahalaya on October 10, 2026 marking the beginning of … Read more
Navratri 2026 is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. The nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurga. In 2026, Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, with Ghatasthapana. The festival continues for nine days and concludes with Navami observances, followed by … Read more