Festivals & Holidays List 1947
Friday, 21 February 1947
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Friday, 28 February 1947
Masik Durgashtami
Friday, 28 February 1947
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Monday, 03 March 1947
Ekadashi Vrat
Tuesday, 04 March 1947
Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 06 March 1947
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Friday, 07 March 1947
Purnima Vrat
Saturday, 08 March 1947
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Saturday, 08 March 1947
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Monday, 10 March 1947
Sankashti Chaturthi
Tuesday, 18 March 1947
Ekadashi Vrat
Wednesday, 19 March 1947