Festivals & Holidays List 1939
Sunday, 01 October 1939
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 11 October 1939
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 1/10
Friday, 13 October 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 14 October 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Sunday, 15 October 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Monday, 16 October 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Tuesday, 17 October 1939
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 09 November 1939
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Sunday, 12 November 1939
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 13 November 1939
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.