Festivals & Holidays List 1971
Sunday, 05 September 1971
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Wednesday, 08 September 1971
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Wednesday, 08 September 1971
Sankashti Chaturthi
Wednesday, 15 September 1971
Ekadashi Vrat
Thursday, 16 September 1971
Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 17 September 1971
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 17 September 1971
Masik Shivaratri
Saturday, 18 September 1971
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Saturday, 18 September 1971
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Sunday, 19 September 1971
Amavasya Vrat
Day 1/10
Monday, 20 September 1971
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 21 September 1971
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.