Festivals & Holidays List 1920
Thursday, 30 September 1920
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Friday, 01 October 1920
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 1920
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 10 October 1920
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 11 October 1920
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Monday, 11 October 1920
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Wednesday, 13 October 1920
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Thursday, 14 October 1920
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Friday, 15 October 1920
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Saturday, 16 October 1920
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 16 October 1920
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Sunday, 31 October 1920
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
