Festivals & Holidays List 2012
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 27 September 2012
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 01 October 2012
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Tuesday, 02 October 2012
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 14 October 2012
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 14 October 2012
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Sharad Navratri (Start)
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
