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.
Wednesday, 12 October 1966
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
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.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 15 October 1966
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 16 October 1966
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 16 October 1966
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 3/10
Monday, 17 October 1966
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Monday, 31 October 1966
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Thursday, 10 November 1966
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
