Festivals & Holidays List 1979
Wednesday, 29 August 1979
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Wednesday, 05 September 1979
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 08 September 1979
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Wednesday, 19 September 1979
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 20 September 1979
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 20 September 1979
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Friday, 21 September 1979
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 22 September 1979
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 23 September 1979
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Monday, 24 September 1979
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Tuesday, 25 September 1979
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Wednesday, 26 September 1979
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
