Festivals & Holidays List 2009
Sunday, 27 September 2009
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 01 October 2009
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Friday, 02 October 2009
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 16 October 2009
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Saturday, 31 October 2009
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
