Festivals & Holidays List 1949
Monday, 29 August 1949
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Monday, 05 September 1949
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Thursday, 08 September 1949
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 20 September 1949
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 21 September 1949
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Wednesday, 21 September 1949
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Wednesday, 21 September 1949
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Friday, 23 September 1949
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 24 September 1949
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Sunday, 25 September 1949
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Monday, 26 September 1949
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Tuesday, 27 September 1949
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
