Festivals & Holidays List 1963
Day 8/10
Wednesday, 25 September 1963
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 9/10
Thursday, 26 September 1963
Sharad Navratri — Day 9
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 10/10
Friday, 27 September 1963
Sharad Navratri — Day 10
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 27 September 1963
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Saturday, 28 September 1963
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Tuesday, 01 October 1963
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 1963
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Saturday, 05 October 1963
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 15 October 1963
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 16 October 1963
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Wednesday, 16 October 1963
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Wednesday, 16 October 1963
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
