Festivals & Holidays List 2002
Thursday, 29 August 2002
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Thursday, 05 September 2002
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Sunday, 08 September 2002
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 10 September 2002
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Saturday, 21 September 2002
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Tuesday, 24 September 2002
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Friday, 27 September 2002
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Tuesday, 01 October 2002
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 2002
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Friday, 04 October 2002
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 05 October 2002
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Saturday, 05 October 2002
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
