| October
2:
Aso sud 10: Vijaya
Dashmi
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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
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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
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Cows, symbolizing
Mother Nature, are worshipped on this day.
October
19:
Aso
vad 13: Dhan Teras/Lakshmi
Pujan (Click
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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
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Prayers are offered
to protect one from the evil forces of life.
October
21:
Aso
vad 14: Diwali(Click
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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
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Offering
of different varieties of food to the deities. The
first day of the Hindu New Year.
October
24:
Kartik
sud 2: Bhai Beej
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The day on which brothers
are invited to dine at their sister's house.
October
27:
Kartik sud 5: Labh
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An auspicious day to commence
any noble venture.
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