Festivals & Holidays List 1959
Saturday, 05 September 1959
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Sunday, 06 September 1959
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Tuesday, 08 September 1959
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Sunday, 20 September 1959
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 21 September 1959
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Sunday, 27 September 1959
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Wednesday, 30 September 1959
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 01 October 1959
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 01 October 1959
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 01 October 1959
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Friday, 02 October 1959
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
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Saturday, 03 October 1959
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
