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Tuesday, 29 October 1940

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi

Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.

Hindu Festival Maharashtra

Thursday, 31 October 1940

Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada

Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.

Hindu Festival Pan-India Maharashtra Gujarat North India

Thursday, 31 October 1940

National Unity Day

Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Special Day Pan-India

Oct

Sharad Navratri (Start)

Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.

Oct

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.

Oct

Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.

Nov

Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.

Nov

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)

Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.

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— Sant Tukaram Maharaj

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Festivals & Holidays List 1940

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi

Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada

National Unity Day

Sharad Navratri (Start)

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Karwa Chauth

Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)

सुंदर ते ध्यान

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