October in Pondicherry

Ayudha Puja and Saraswathi Puja

Ninth day of Navaratri, in Ashwin (September or October). In 2026, approximately October 9.

On Ayudha Puja, Pondicherry gives thanks for the tools, machines, and instruments that sustain daily life. Auto-rickshaws are garlanded with…

Deepavali

New moon of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar. In 2026, approximately October 20.

Deepavali in Pondicherry follows Tamil custom: families rise at 4 AM, bathe, put on new clothes, and set off firecrackers before sunrise. By…