Ashwin month to bring major festivals from Navratri to Karva Chauth

The month of Ashwin, extending from September 27 to October 26, is considered highly auspicious for religious and spiritual observances across India. The period is traditionally dedicated to the veneration of ancestors, with Shradh rituals to be performed from September 27 through October 10.

Following the completion of ancestral rites, the grand nine-day Navratri festival will commence, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. This major Hindu celebration marks one of the most significant religious periods in the calendar and is observed with prayers, fasting, and cultural performances across the country.

The month will also see a succession of important festivals and observances. These include Dussehra (Vijayadashami), which commemorates the victory of good over evil, Papankusha Ekadashi, Sharad Purnima, and Karva Chauth. Each of these occasions holds deep religious significance in Hindu tradition and is marked by distinct rituals and customs.

The Ashwin month holds particular importance as it combines both ancestral remembrance and the celebration of divine feminine power, making it a spiritually significant period for millions of devotees across India.