Festivals & Holidays List 1947
Wednesday, 01 October 1947
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 02 October 1947
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Friday, 03 October 1947
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 04 October 1947
Sankashti Chaturthi
Friday, 10 October 1947
Ekadashi Vrat
Saturday, 11 October 1947
Pradosh Vrat
Sunday, 12 October 1947
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 12 October 1947
Masik Shivaratri
Monday, 13 October 1947
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Monday, 13 October 1947
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Tuesday, 14 October 1947
Amavasya Vrat
Day 1/10
Wednesday, 15 October 1947
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.