Festivals & Holidays List 1942
Monday, 14 September 1942
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 17 September 1942
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Friday, 18 September 1942
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 19 September 1942
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 21 September 1942
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Sunday, 27 September 1942
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Sunday, 27 September 1942
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Thursday, 01 October 1942
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Friday, 02 October 1942
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Thursday, 08 October 1942
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 09 October 1942
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 09 October 1942
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
