Festivals & Holidays List 1973
Wednesday, 29 August 1973
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Friday, 31 August 1973
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 05 September 1973
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 08 September 1973
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Friday, 21 September 1973
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Monday, 24 September 1973
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 25 September 1973
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 25 September 1973
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 27 September 1973
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 27 September 1973
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 2/10
Friday, 28 September 1973
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 29 September 1973
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
