Festivals & Holidays List 2006
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.
Tuesday, 03 October 2006
Ekadashi Vrat
Wednesday, 04 October 2006
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 07 October 2006
Purnima Vrat
Monday, 09 October 2006
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 10 October 2006
Sankashti Chaturthi
Monday, 16 October 2006
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Tuesday, 17 October 2006
Ekadashi Vrat
Wednesday, 18 October 2006