Indian Autumn Season -

| Festival | Timing (approx.) | Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | August–September | End of monsoon; worship of the elephant-headed god. | | Navaratri / Durga Puja | September–October | Nine nights celebrating the divine feminine. | | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | October | Triumph of good (Ram) over evil (Ravana). | | Diwali | October–November | The "Festival of Lights" – celebrates Rama's return. | | Karva Chauth | October | Married women fast for husbands' longevity. | | Chhath Puja | October–November | Worship of the Sun God (Surya), especially in Bihar/U.P. |