Festivals & Holidays List 1961
Thursday, 14 September 1961
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 17 September 1961
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 18 September 1961
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Tuesday, 19 September 1961
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 20 September 1961
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 21 September 1961
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Wednesday, 27 September 1961
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 27 September 1961
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Sunday, 01 October 1961
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Monday, 02 October 1961
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Saturday, 07 October 1961
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 08 October 1961
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
