Festivals & Holidays List 1997
Saturday, 19 July 1997
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Saturday, 26 July 1997
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Saturday, 06 September 1997
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Friday, 19 September 1997
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 29 September 1997
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 30 September 1997
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 30 September 1997
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 02 October 1997
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Friday, 03 October 1997
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 04 October 1997
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Sunday, 05 October 1997
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Monday, 06 October 1997
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
