Festivals & Holidays List 1993
Day 8/10
Friday, 24 September 1993
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 25 September 1993
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Sunday, 03 October 1993
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 13 October 1993
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 14 October 1993
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 14 October 1993
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 16 October 1993
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 17 October 1993
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Friday, 12 November 1993
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Sunday, 14 November 1993
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 15 November 1993
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
