Festivals & Holidays List 1990
Friday, 24 August 1990
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 29 August 1990
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Wednesday, 05 September 1990
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 08 September 1990
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Monday, 17 September 1990
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 18 September 1990
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 18 September 1990
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 20 September 1990
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 21 September 1990
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Day 2/10
Friday, 21 September 1990
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 22 September 1990
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Sunday, 23 September 1990
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
