Festivals & Holidays List 1955
Day 9/10
Sunday, 25 September 1955
Sharad Navratri — Day 9
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 26 September 1955
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Tuesday, 04 October 1955
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 13 October 1955
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 14 October 1955
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 14 October 1955
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 16 October 1955
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 17 October 1955
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 12 November 1955
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Tuesday, 15 November 1955
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 16 November 1955
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
