Festivals & Holidays List 1985
Tuesday, 01 October 1985
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 1985
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 02 October 1985
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 03 October 1985
Sankashti Chaturthi
Thursday, 10 October 1985
Ekadashi Vrat
Friday, 11 October 1985
Pradosh Vrat
Saturday, 12 October 1985
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Saturday, 12 October 1985
Masik Shivaratri
Sunday, 13 October 1985
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 13 October 1985
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Monday, 14 October 1985
Amavasya Vrat
Day 1/10
Tuesday, 15 October 1985
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.