Festivals & Holidays List 1961
Sunday, 24 September 1961
Purnima Vrat
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.
Thursday, 28 September 1961
Sankashti Chaturthi
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.
Thursday, 05 October 1961
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 06 October 1961
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 07 October 1961
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 07 October 1961
Masik Shivaratri
Sunday, 08 October 1961
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 08 October 1961
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.