Festivals & Holidays List 1953
Friday, 27 February 1953
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Saturday, 28 February 1953
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Saturday, 28 February 1953
Purnima Vrat
Sunday, 01 March 1953
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Monday, 02 March 1953
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Thursday, 05 March 1953
Sankashti Chaturthi
Sunday, 08 March 1953
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Thursday, 12 March 1953
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 13 March 1953
Masik Shivaratri
Sunday, 15 March 1953
Amavasya Vrat
Monday, 16 March 1953
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 17 March 1953
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.