Festivals & Holidays List 2006
Thursday, 12 January 2006
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Sunday, 15 January 2006
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Wednesday, 25 January 2006
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Thursday, 26 January 2006
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Friday, 27 January 2006
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Magha/Phalguna month.
Thursday, 02 February 2006
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Vasant Panchami, which is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
Tuesday, 14 February 2006
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Wednesday, 15 February 2006
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Tuesday, 21 February 2006
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Tuesday, 28 February 2006
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Wednesday, 08 March 2006
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Monday, 13 March 2006
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
