Festivals & Holidays List 1985
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.
Saturday, 12 October 1985
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
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.
Day 1/10
Tuesday, 15 October 1985
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Wednesday, 16 October 1985
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 16 October 1985
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 3/10
Thursday, 17 October 1985
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 31 October 1985
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Monday, 11 November 1985
National Education Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Indias first Education Minister.
Wednesday, 13 November 1985
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
