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Vad Pãncham

30

Sud Ãtham

October 2: Aso sud 10: Vijaya Dashmi (Click here to learn more)
The 10th day celebrates the victory of goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. On this day the murtis of the goddess Durga are taken on a victorious procession. On this day, Bhagwan Ram returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and destroying Ravan. Today is an auspicious day to commence any academic activities.

October 7: Aso sud 15: Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami's Birthday, Sharad Punam (Click here to learn more)
The birthday of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, the ideal devotee and first successor in the lineage of Gunatit Gurus established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
The night Bhagwan Krishna graced the Gopis of Vrundavan by playing the Maha Raas with them on the banks of the sacred Yamuna.

October 18: Aso vad 12: Vagh Baras (Click here to learn more)
Cows, symbolizing Mother Nature, are worshipped on this day.

October 19: Aso vad 13: Dhan Teras/Lakshmi Pujan (Click here to learn more)
On this day, one's wealth is worshipped and prayers are offered to God for the wisdom to use one's wealth for noble and virtuous purposes only.

October 20: Aso vad 14: Kali Chaudash (Click here to learn more)
Prayers are offered to protect one from the evil forces of life.

October 21: Aso vad 14: Diwali(Click here to learn more)
Diwali symbolizes the victory of Good over Evil. The goddess of wealth, Lakshmiji, is worshipped on this day to receive blessings for future prosperity.

October 22/23 : Aso vad 30/1: Annakut and Bestu Varash (Click here to learn more)
Offering of different varieties of food to the deities. The first day of the Hindu New Year.

October 24: Kartik sud 2: Bhai Beej (Click here to learn more)
The day on which brothers are invited to dine at their sister's house. 

October 27: Kartik sud 5: Labh Pancham (Click here to learn more)
An auspicious day to commence any noble venture.