Festivals & Holidays List 1962
Wednesday, 05 September 1962
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 08 September 1962
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Friday, 21 September 1962
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Wednesday, 26 September 1962
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 27 September 1962
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 27 September 1962
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Thursday, 27 September 1962
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 29 September 1962
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 30 September 1962
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 01 October 1962
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Day 3/10
Monday, 01 October 1962
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 02 October 1962
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
