Festivals & Holidays List 1902
Friday, 29 August 1902
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Friday, 05 September 1902
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 06 September 1902
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Monday, 08 September 1902
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Saturday, 20 September 1902
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Sunday, 21 September 1902
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Saturday, 27 September 1902
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 29 September 1902
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 30 September 1902
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 30 September 1902
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Wednesday, 01 October 1902
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 02 October 1902
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
