Each Marathi month is split into two fortnights: (bright half / waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (dark half / waning moon). Chaitra (March–April) Vaishakha (April–May) Jyeshtha (May–June) Ashadha (June–July) Shravan (July–August) Bhadrapada (August–September) Ashwin (September–October) Kartik (October–November) Margashirsha (November–December) Paush (December–January 2004) Magh (January–February 2004) Phalgun (February–March 2004) Major Marathi Festivals and Dates in 2003
: Celebrating the victory of good over evil. Maharashtrians exchange Apta leaves symbolizing gold. 2003 Date : October 5, 2003 6. Diwali (Deepavali) marathi calendar 2003
April 2, 2003. Celebrated as the Marathi New Year, welcoming Shaka Samvat 1925. Each Marathi month is split into two fortnights:
Early May 2003. One of the most auspicious days of the year for gold purchases and new ventures. 2003 Date : October 5, 2003 6
: The day of the week (Somvar, Mangalvar, Budhvar, Guruvar, Shukravar, Shanivar, Ravivar).
September 10, 2003. The final day of Ganesha immersion ( Visarjan ).