Festivals & Holidays List 1968
Thursday, 15 August 1968
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Thursday, 15 August 1968
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Tuesday, 27 August 1968
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Thursday, 29 August 1968
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Thursday, 05 September 1968
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Sunday, 08 September 1968
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Friday, 20 September 1968
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 21 September 1968
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Saturday, 21 September 1968
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Saturday, 21 September 1968
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Monday, 23 September 1968
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Tuesday, 24 September 1968
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
