Festivals & Holidays List 1940
Tuesday, 06 February 1940
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Monday, 12 February 1940
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 21 February 1940
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Thursday, 22 February 1940
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Saturday, 24 February 1940
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Sunday, 25 February 1940
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Wednesday, 28 February 1940
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.