Festivals & Holidays List 1937
Sunday, 05 September 1937
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Wednesday, 08 September 1937
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 08 September 1937
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 21 September 1937
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Thursday, 23 September 1937
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 27 September 1937
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 1937
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 1937
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 02 October 1937
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 03 October 1937
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 03 October 1937
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
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Tuesday, 05 October 1937
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
