Festivals & Holidays List 1977
Monday, 29 August 1977
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Monday, 05 September 1977
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Thursday, 08 September 1977
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 17 September 1977
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 18 September 1977
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Monday, 19 September 1977
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Tuesday, 20 September 1977
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 21 September 1977
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Day 5/10
Wednesday, 21 September 1977
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 22 September 1977
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Tuesday, 27 September 1977
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 30 September 1977
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
