Festivals & Holidays List 1958
Wednesday, 01 October 1958
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 01 October 1958
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 02 October 1958
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Thursday, 02 October 1958
Sankashti Chaturthi
Thursday, 09 October 1958
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 10 October 1958
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 11 October 1958
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 11 October 1958
Masik Shivaratri
Sunday, 12 October 1958
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 12 October 1958
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Monday, 13 October 1958
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Tuesday, 14 October 1958
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.