Festivals & Holidays List 2006
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 6/10
Thursday, 28 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 6
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 7/10
Friday, 29 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 7
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 8/10
Saturday, 30 September 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 01 October 2006
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Day 9/10
Sunday, 01 October 2006
Sharad Navratri — Day 9
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 02 October 2006
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Monday, 02 October 2006
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 09 October 2006
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 16 October 2006
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Thursday, 19 October 2006
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Monday, 23 October 2006
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
