August 29, 2024, Special Days: National Sports Day is an important celebration of the day in India. It marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. Then, there is Aja Ekadashi Vrat, a Hindu fasting festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Telugu Language Day, or Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam, is also commemorated on August 29 to mark the birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, a prominent Telugu writer. August 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in August.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
- Aja Ekadashi Vrat
- Telugu Language Day or Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam
- Literacy & Numeracy Week
- National Sports Day of India
- Major Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary
- National Lemon Juice Day
- National Chop Suey Day
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- International Day Against Nuclear Tests
- International Cabernet Day
- Individual Rights Day
Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
- Michael Jackson Birth Anniversary
- Richard Attenborough Birth Anniversary
- Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary
- Lea Michele
- Akkineni Nagarjuna
- Ingrid Bergman Birth Anniversary
- Emily Hampshire
- Liam Payne
- Vishal (actor)
- Richa Sharma (singer)
- Heena Sidhu
- Devendra Jhajharia
- Virdhawal Khade
August 28, 2024 Festivals and Events.
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