Festivals & Holidays List 1997
Sunday, 12 January 1997
National Youth Day
Observed on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Tuesday, 14 January 1997
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn).
Saturday, 25 January 1997
National Voters Day
Encourages young voters to participate in the political process.
Sunday, 26 January 1997
Republic Day
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
Tuesday, 11 February 1997
Ganesh Jayanti (Magha Chaturthi)
Ganesh Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha on Magha Shukla Chaturthi.
Friday, 21 February 1997
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalguna month.
Friday, 21 February 1997
International Mother Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Sunday, 23 February 1997
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Monday, 24 February 1997
Tukaram Beej
Tukaram Beej commemorates the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj departed for Vaikuntha.
Friday, 28 February 1997
National Science Day
Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
Saturday, 08 March 1997
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Monday, 17 March 1997
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
