November month comes with many fun and exciting moments in India. There are some major Indian festivals in November 2023. The festivals in November hold immense cultural and religious significance. Check out the list of Indian festivals in November 2023 here. Get ready for the celebration of beautiful festivals in November and make your holiday plan according to the festival date.
List of Indian Festivals in November 2023
Here is the list of upcoming Indian festivals in November with the date.
| S.N. | November Festival Name | Date 2023 |
| 1 | Karwa Chauth | 1 November |
| 2 | Dhanteras | 10 November |
| 3 | Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi | 12 November |
| 4 | Goverdhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Childrens Day | 14 November |
| 5 | Chhath Puja | 19 November |
| 6 | Tulsi Vivah | 24 November |
| 7 | Dev Diwali | 26 November |
Introduction to November Festivals 2023
Karva Chauth – A Day of Love and Fasting
Karva Chauth is a festival observed by married Hindu women, who fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. It is a day of love, devotion, and solidarity among married women, who come together to perform rituals and break their fast after sighting the moon. Know more about- Moon Festivals in India
Kali Puja – Bengal’s Worship of Goddess Kali
Kali Puja, a significant festival in West Bengal, honours Goddess Kali, the fierce and powerful deity. Elaborate rituals and cultural programs are organized in temples and pandals to seek the goddess’s blessings and protection from evil forces.
Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most widely celebrated festival in India and holds great religious and cultural importance. Homes and public spaces are adorned with colourful lights, oil lamps (diyas), and intricate rangoli designs. The festival signifies the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
Bhai Dooj – Celebrating Sibling Bond
November concludes with Bhai Dooj, a festival that celebrates the unique bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters perform rituals and apply tilak (vermilion) on their brothers’ foreheads, symbolizing their love and protection. In return, brothers offer gifts and vow to safeguard their sisters.