Festivals & Holidays List 1971
Thursday, 07 October 1971
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Day 1/9
Saturday, 16 October 1971
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) — Day 1
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 2/9
Sunday, 17 October 1971
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) — Day 2
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
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.