Festivals & Holidays List 1980
Wednesday, 01 October 1980
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Thursday, 02 October 1980
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Monday, 06 October 1980
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 07 October 1980
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 07 October 1980
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Friday, 10 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 11 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Sunday, 12 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Monday, 13 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Tuesday, 14 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 6/10
Wednesday, 15 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 6
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 7/10
Thursday, 16 October 1980
Sharad Navratri — Day 7
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.