Festivals & Holidays List 1942
Sunday, 28 June 1942
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Monday, 03 August 1942
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
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.
Sunday, 27 September 1942
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
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.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 11 October 1942
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 12 October 1942
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
