{"id":35026,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T05:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=35026"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:06:56","slug":"festivals-in-october-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/festivals-in-october-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Festivals in October 2026 in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

October is one of the most festive months in India, filled with joy, traditions, and colorful celebrations. From North to South, East to West, every region comes alive with unique rituals and grand festivities. This month marks some of the biggest festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, and Diwali, along with vibrant regional celebrations such as Bathukamma in Telangana and Chhath Puja in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Whether it\u2019s fasting, feasting, dancing, or lighting diyas, October truly brings people together in the spirit of devotion and happiness. Here are the top festivals in October 2025 in India that you must know about.<\/p>\n

Festivals In October In India To Celebrate This Year<\/h2>\n

Here are some of the best and famous festivals celebrated in the month of October all over India with much grandeur and joy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. Navaratri\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Navratri \u2013 a nine nights\u00a0long celebration \u2013 is one of the most observed festivals in October, seen mainly in northern part of India and Gujarat. While the people of the northern states follow a religious fasting regime, those in Gujarat showcase a more vibrant fiesta. Every year people get engrossed in the highly enthralling Dandiya & Garba dances to honor and worship Goddess Amba in nine different avatars.<\/p>\n

Key Attractions:<\/strong> Women is dazzling traditional lehenga-choli are seen dancing to the beats of Garba and celebrating with authentic Gujarati cuisine like Mandavi Paak, Singoda ki Kheer, etc.
Dates For Navratri 2026:<\/strong> 22th September \u2013 2th October
Where:<\/strong> North India and Gujarat<\/p>\n

2. Durga Puja<\/h3>\n
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Durga Puja is among the most important festivals in October in India, celebrated by the Bengalis all over India. The gala affair engrosses the people with grand\u00a0celebrations. Pandals are set up in every locality and Durga idol is worshiped there. People in their best attires go for pandal hopping (even during midnight) and extravagant feasting.<\/p>\n

Key Attractions:<\/strong> 10 armed Durga idols, loud chants, and sumptuous food at the pandals
Dates for Durga Puja 2026:<\/strong> 28th September to 2th October
Where:<\/strong> Kolkata and other metropolitan cities<\/p>\n

3. Dussehra\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Dussehra is celebrated pan India with utmost joy and delight. This is one of the most popular festivals in October in India and marks the demise of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna. It is also popular as Vijaya Dashami. Along with Navratri, Ramlila is enacted for nine days and the 10th day \u2013 Dussehra \u2013 is celebrated with the enactment of Ravan Dahan.<\/p>\n

Kullu Dussehra:<\/strong> Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) is also well known for Dussehra celebration with its international folk festival, phool yatra, Kullu fair, and Naina Devi fair. The 10 days\u2019 affair is also regarded as one of the popular festivals in October in India and is celebrated with international folk festival, Naina Devi fair, Kullu fair, and phool yatra.
Key Attractions:<\/strong> Burning of effigies of Demon king Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnath
Dates For Dusshera 2026: <\/strong>2th October
Where:<\/strong> All over the country<\/p>\n

Dussehra In India: 10 Places To Welcome The Best Celebrations In 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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