In the Malayalam tradition, each day is associated with one of the . For 1985, these stars determined auspicious timings for rituals, births, and temple festivals.

The 1985 calendar highlighted significant cultural events in Kerala:

The serves as a vital historical reference for those seeking specific astrological details like stars (Nakshatras) , Tithis, and festival dates from that year . In the traditional Kerala system, the calendar for 1985 spans parts of the Malayalam years 1160 and 1161 . Structure of the 1985 Malayalam Calendar