Festivals & Holidays List 1943
Sunday, 05 September 1943
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Wednesday, 08 September 1943
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 21 September 1943
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Monday, 27 September 1943
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 27 September 1943
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Tuesday, 28 September 1943
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 28 September 1943
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 30 September 1943
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 01 October 1943
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Day 2/10
Friday, 01 October 1943
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 02 October 1943
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 02 October 1943
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
