Festivals & Holidays List 1917
Wednesday, 26 September 1917
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 27 September 1917
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 01 October 1917
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Tuesday, 02 October 1917
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 03 October 1917
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 13 October 1917
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 14 October 1917
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Day 1/9
Sunday, 14 October 1917
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 1
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 2/9
Monday, 15 October 1917
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 2
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Tuesday, 16 October 1917
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Wednesday, 17 October 1917
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 18 October 1917
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
