Festivals & Holidays List 1985
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.
Day 3/10
Thursday, 17 October 1985
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 13 November 1985
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 14 November 1985
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.