Festivals & Holidays List 2013
Monday, 13 May 2013
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Friday, 21 June 2013
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Monday, 01 July 2013
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Friday, 26 July 2013
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Monday, 29 July 2013
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Sunday, 04 August 2013
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Thursday, 29 August 2013
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Thursday, 05 September 2013
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
