Women observed special fasts and read the Mahalakshmi Vrat Katha every Thursday of this month to bring peace and wealth to their households. Datta Jayanti: Celebrated on December 8, 2003 . Paush, Magh, and Phalgun (December 2003–March 2004)

The Marathi calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun. The calendar consists of 12 months, each of which is approximately 29.5 days long. The months are:

Ganesh Chaturthi, the biggest festival in Maharashtra, began on , and the 10-day celebrations extended into September, concluding with Anant Chaturdashi on September 9. Ashwin / Kartik (October 2003)

Marked the beginning of Shaka Samvat 1925. Vaishakha (April–May 2003) Jyeshtha (May–June 2003) Ashadha (June–July 2003) Shravan (July–August 2003) Bhadrapada (August–September 2003) Ashwin (September–October 2003) Kartik (October–November 2003) Margashirsha (November–December 2003) Pausha (December 2003–January 2004) Magha (January–February 2004) Phalgun (February–March 2004) Major Marathi Festivals and Holidays in 2003

The festival of lights in Maharashtra spans multiple days, starting with Vasubaras and Dhanatrayodashi, and ending with Bhau Beej. In 2003, the core days of Diwali occurred in late October: October 25, 2003 Diwali Padwa / Bali Pratipada: October 26, 2003 Bhau Beej: October 27, 2003 8. Kartiki Ekadashi

Sunday (Ravivar) to Saturday (Shanivar).

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