Famous Festivals in October 2019 in India

Nowadays, people do not get time to catch up and share life’s happiness. But festivals bind up people together. The reason Indians wait for October to celebrate happiness together without tensing about the timing and other circumstances. In India, October month is the most awaited month of the year to celebrate various types of festivals. The most famous ones are Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, Durga Pooja, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Karva Chauth. October is a month of joy, celebration and positive vibes all around you. Here is the list of the festivals which celebrate in October 2019 in India.

List of festivals in October 2019 in India

Below are some important days in October 2019 in India. The festivals are sequence order according to October 2019 calendar with holidays India.  

1. Gandhi Jayanti

This day is an event celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Gandhi Ji. It is the national holiday in India and three national holidays in India. This day celebrates to honor the father of nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Also, 2019 is recognized as the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

When: 2 October, 2019
Where: Across India

2. Navratri Celebration

This celebration is for nine days festivals in October 2019 in India. Navratri is one of the most awaited Indian festivals in 2019 to celebrate happiness and enjoying Dandiya Nights. Mainly observed in the northern part of India and in Gujarat. To honor and worship goddess Amba in nine different avatars, people get engaged in the highly engrossing Dandiya & Garba dances every year. Also, people celebrate these nine days by fasting in India.

When: 29 September to 7 October, 2019   
Where: Across India, majorly Gujarat is famous for Navratri festival in India.

3. Durga Pooja Celebration  

Durga Pooja is a festival of religious, culture and gastronomic delight. This festival is basically celebrated by Bengalis all over India. The gala affairs fascinates the people with grand celebrations. Pandals set up every year during this time to worship Durga and in some parts of India the competition organized to pick the best pandal and Durga sculpture among all.

When: 4th October to 8th October, 2019
Where: Kolkata, West Bengal. But you also see the celebration of Durga Pooja in Odisha state of India during Indian festivals 2019. 

4. Dussehra Celebration 

After the day of Navratri festivals, Dussehra celebrates in India. Since the day is remembered as the victory of good over evil. It is accepted as true that on this day the demon king Ravana was killed by Lord Rama. And the celebration ends up by a huge statue of Ravan go up in smoke all over India.

When: October 8, 2019
Where: Dussehra celebrates across India but particularly in the northern part of India.

5. Rajasthan International Folk Festival  

This embracing festival, which is the first of its kind culture in India that includes many things like exhibit regional roots music and the arts. There are various things you can explore here such as interactive educational events, staged performances, and late-night jam sessions. You can experience singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and storytellers from various Rajasthani folk communities on this Folk festival.

When: 10 October to 14 October, 2019.
Where: This festival celebrates at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

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6. Marwar Festival

This October month festival 2019 origin is in Rajasthan, which is a culture of Rajasthan's Marwar region. It is famous because of the duration it celebrates since the festival starts under full moon only for 2 days in memory of state's medieval heroes. The best part of the Marwar festival is folk music and dance which feel the legends vibe around. You can also enjoy rides like horse riding, horse polo and many more.

When: 12 October to 13 October, 2019
Where: In the Jodhpur city of Rajasthan

7. Karwa Chauth 

Karwa Chauth is one of the best October festivals in India is celebrated by women in northern India mostly. On this day, women fasting for a whole day without drinking a drop of water and food and in the evening women break the fast watching moon through a filter.   

When: 17 October, 2019
Where: Across India particularly in northern India

8. Dhanteras

 
On this day, Indians celebrates Dhanteras by buying kitchen utensils and gold in order to bring luck into the household. It also known as Dhanatrayodashi.  

When: 25 October, 2019
Where: Across India

9. Diwali

Diwali is the festival of lights and one of the most celebrated October festivals in India. You will see houses and streets around you are decorated with lights, Diyas, and Rangolis. And the celebration starts with performing Pujas and then burst crackers, and distributes gifts on the occasion to share happiness.

When: 27 October 2019
Where: Across India

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10. Bhai Dooj

This festival is one of the important occasions which is celebrated across the whole India to share the love between a brother and sister. Bhai Dooj festival is celebrated after two days from Diwali celebration. 

When: 29 October, 2019
Where: Across India


Ready to explore India in these festivals? Plan your India holiday trip with family and experience the divine vibes around you. Sharp Holidays wishes you a joyful month of festivals.