Festivals & Holidays List 2016
Monday, 05 September 2016
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Monday, 05 September 2016
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Thursday, 08 September 2016
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Monday, 19 September 2016
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Saturday, 01 October 2016
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
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Saturday, 01 October 2016
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 02 October 2016
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
