Festivals & Holidays List 1906
Day 6/10
Monday, 24 September 1906
Sharad Navratri — Day 6
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 7/10
Tuesday, 25 September 1906
Sharad Navratri — Day 7
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 8/10
Wednesday, 26 September 1906
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 27 September 1906
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 27 September 1906
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 01 October 1906
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Tuesday, 02 October 1906
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Friday, 05 October 1906
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 16 October 1906
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 16 October 1906
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Thursday, 18 October 1906
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 19 October 1906
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
