Festivals & Holidays List 1917
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.
Thursday, 04 October 1917
Sankashti Chaturthi
Thursday, 11 October 1917
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 12 October 1917
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 13 October 1917
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 13 October 1917
Masik Shivaratri
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