Festivals & Holidays List 2012
Day 8/10
Monday, 24 September 2012
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
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.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
