Festivals & Holidays List 1999
Tuesday, 12 January 1999
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Friday, 15 January 1999
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Friday, 15 January 1999
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Thursday, 21 January 1999
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Friday, 22 January 1999
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Vasant Panchami, which is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
Monday, 25 January 1999
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Tuesday, 26 January 1999
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Sunday, 21 February 1999
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Sunday, 28 February 1999
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Monday, 01 March 1999
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Wednesday, 03 March 1999
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Thursday, 04 March 1999
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
