Festivals & Holidays List 2011
Thursday, 01 September 2011
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Monday, 05 September 2011
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Thursday, 08 September 2011
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 1/10
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Friday, 30 September 2011
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 01 October 2011
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
