Festivals & Holidays List 1953
Tuesday, 08 September 1953
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Saturday, 12 September 1953
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Thursday, 17 September 1953
Sharad Navratri (Start)
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 18 September 1953
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Monday, 21 September 1953
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Friday, 25 September 1953
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Sunday, 27 September 1953
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Thursday, 01 October 1953
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Friday, 02 October 1953
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 05 October 1953
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 06 October 1953
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 06 October 1953
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
