Festivals & Holidays List 1966
Saturday, 01 October 1966
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Sunday, 02 October 1966
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 02 October 1966
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 03 October 1966
Sankashti Chaturthi
Monday, 10 October 1966
Ekadashi Vrat
Tuesday, 11 October 1966
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday, 12 October 1966
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 12 October 1966
Masik Shivaratri
Thursday, 13 October 1966
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 13 October 1966
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Friday, 14 October 1966
Amavasya Vrat
Day 1/10
Saturday, 15 October 1966
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.