Festivals & Holidays List 2006
Tuesday, 29 August 2006
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Tuesday, 05 September 2006
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Friday, 08 September 2006
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 21 September 2006
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Thursday, 21 September 2006
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 21 September 2006
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 23 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 24 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Monday, 25 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Tuesday, 26 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
