Festivals & Holidays List 1966
Tuesday, 08 March 1966
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Sunday, 20 March 1966
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Tuesday, 22 March 1966
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Wednesday, 23 March 1966
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the traditional Marathi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 24 March 1966
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Thursday, 31 March 1966
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Tuesday, 05 April 1966
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Thursday, 07 April 1966
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Thursday, 14 April 1966
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Friday, 22 April 1966
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Saturday, 23 April 1966
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Sunday, 01 May 1966
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
