Festivals & Holidays List 2005
Day 8/10
Tuesday, 11 October 2005
Sharad Navratri — Day 8
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 12 October 2005
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Day 9/10
Wednesday, 12 October 2005
Sharad Navratri — Day 9
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 20 October 2005
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Sunday, 30 October 2005
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 1/9
Monday, 31 October 2005
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 1
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Tuesday, 01 November 2005
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Day 2/9
Tuesday, 01 November 2005
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 2
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Wednesday, 02 November 2005
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 03 November 2005
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi
Commemorates Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj taking Sanjivan Samadhi at Alandi.
