Kartik Month Festivals 2024: The sacred month of Kartik in 2024 begins on October 18 and will conclude on November 15 with Kartik Purnima. This month marks the arrival of autumn, and it is the final month of the Chaturmas (the four holy months in the Hindu calendar). According to religious scriptures, Kartik holds immense spiritual importance. It is said that those who perform Deep Daan (the act of offering lamps) during this month are absolved of the sins from both this life and their previous ones in the blink of an eye.


Kartik is also a month of good fortune and health. Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers during this period is believed to bring wellness. Special worship rituals for Tulsi (the holy basil) and Lord Vishnu are observed, which are believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Some of the most important festivals, such as Diwali, Dhanteras, Dev Uthani Ekadashi, and Chhath Puja, occur during this auspicious month.


Here’s the list of key festivals and fasts (vrat) for Kartik 2024.


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Kartik Month 2024 Festivals and Fasts:



  • October 18, 2024 (Friday) – Beginning of Kartik month

  • October 20, 2024 (Sunday) – Sankashti Chaturthi, Karva Chauth

  • Karva Chauth is a special festival for married women who fast for their husband's long life. They remain without food or water until offering prayers to the moon in the evening.

  • October 24, 2024 (Thursday) – Ahoi Ashtami, Radha Kund Snan, Kalashtami, Guru Pushya Yoga

  • Ahoi Ashtami is observed for the welfare of children. Similar to Karva Chauth, women fast and break it after sighting the stars. The day also brings Guru Pushya Yoga, considered ideal for purchasing new items, ensuring Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings.

  • October 28, 2024 (Monday) – Rama Ekadashi

  • This fast, occurring before Diwali, is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi on this day is believed to bring prosperity.

  • October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) – Dhanteras, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha), Yam Deepak

  • On Dhanteras, Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kubera are worshipped for wealth and health. It is considered auspicious to light a lamp in honor of Yama, the god of death, to avoid untimely death and suffering.

  • October 30, 2024 (Wednesday) – Masik Shivratri, Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja

  • October 31, 2024 (Thursday) – Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali

  • Diwali will be celebrated on October 31 and November 1 in different regions. Most people will celebrate on October 31 with evening Lakshmi Puja.

  • November 1, 2024 (Friday) – Diwali, Kartik Amavasya

  • November 2, 2024 (Saturday) – Govardhan Puja, Annakut

  • On Govardhan Puja, a symbolic Govardhan mountain is made in courtyards and worshipped to honor Lord Krishna. Devotees prepare 56 bhog (a variety of dishes) for Lord Krishna.

  • November 3, 2024 (Sunday) – Bhai Dooj, Yam Dwitiya, Chitragupta Puja

  • Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a ceremonial tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, wishing them a prosperous life. On the same day, business communities worship Lord Chitragupta, the record-keeper of Yama, the god of death.

  • November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) – Nagula Chauth, Vinayak Chaturthi

  • November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) – Labh Panchami

  • November 7, 2024 (Thursday) – Chhath Puja

  • Chhath Puja is observed by women who fast for 36 hours without food or water, praying for their children's well-being. The worship involves honoring Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.

  • November 9, 2024 (Saturday) – Gopashtami, Panchak Begins

  • November 10, 2024 (Sunday) – Akshaya Navami, Amla Navami

  • On Amla Navami, devotees worship the Amla (gooseberry) tree, which is believed to be the abode of Lord Vishnu.

  • November 11, 2024 (Monday) – Bhishma Panchak Begins

  • November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) – Devotthan Ekadashi, Dev Uthani Ekadashi

  • Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the end of Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu awakens from his cosmic sleep. From this day, auspicious events such as marriages begin.

  • November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) – Tulsi Vivah, Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha)

  • November 14, 2024 (Thursday) – Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

  • On Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, a unique ritual is performed where Tulsi is offered to Lord Shiva and Bel leaves to Lord Vishnu, symbolising the unity of both deities.

  • November 15, 2024 (Friday) – Kartik Purnima Vrat, Dev Diwali, Manikarnika Snan, Guru Nanak Jayanti