Festivals & Holidays List 2009
Thursday, 01 October 2009
Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 02 October 2009
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 04 October 2009
Purnima Vrat
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 08 October 2009
Sankashti Chaturthi
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Ekadashi Vrat
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 16 October 2009
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Masik Shivaratri
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.