October is an important month in the Odia calendar in 2025. It marks the transition from the monsoon season to the post-monsoon period, bringing with it a sense of renewal and change. This month is also associated with various festivals and auspicious occasions that hold cultural and religious significance for the people of Odisha.
In October 2025, devotees can look forward to celebrating festivals like Kumar Purnima, Durga Puja, and Diwali. These festivals are celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, bringing communities together to participate in rituals, prayers, and merriment.
Odia Calendar 2025 October
Key Dates and Festivals in Odia Calendar 2025 October
1. Kumar Purnima – October 4, 2025: Kumar Purnima, also known as Kaumudi Puja, is a festival celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashwina. It is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war. On this day, young girls pray for the well-being and longevity of their brothers.
2. Durga Puja – October 15-19, 2025: Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is celebrated with grandeur and pomp in various parts of Odisha, with elaborate pandals, cultural programs, and traditional rituals being performed during the festival.
3. Diwali – October 27, 2025: Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People decorate their homes with diyas (lamps) and burst firecrackers to celebrate the occasion.