Festivals & Holidays List 1971
Wednesday, 20 October 1971
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 21 October 1971
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Sunday, 31 October 1971
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Thursday, 11 November 1971
National Education Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Indias first Education Minister.
Sunday, 14 November 1971
Childrens Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Monday, 15 November 1971
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
Friday, 26 November 1971
Constitution Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949.
Friday, 03 December 1971
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Promotes an understanding of disability issues and mobilizes support.
Tuesday, 07 December 1971
Armed Forces Flag Day
Dedicated to collection of funds from people for the welfare of Armed Forces personnel.
Friday, 10 December 1971
Human Rights Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
