Festivals & Holidays List 1917
Wednesday, 21 February 1917
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Wednesday, 28 February 1917
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Thursday, 01 March 1917
Masik Durgashtami
Sunday, 04 March 1917
Ekadashi Vrat
Monday, 05 March 1917
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 07 March 1917
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Thursday, 08 March 1917
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Thursday, 08 March 1917
Purnima Vrat
Friday, 09 March 1917
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Day 1/9
Saturday, 10 March 1917
Tukaram Beej — Day 1
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Day 2/9
Sunday, 11 March 1917
Tukaram Beej — Day 2
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Tuesday, 13 March 1917