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The tribes of Tripura with their life centred round growing paddy have a festival calendar which reflects various phases of the crop cycle. Mamita, the principal agricultural festival is celebrated in winter at the time of harvest of paddy.
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A tribute to Shiva, the destroyer, this festival is held on the eve of the thirteenth day of the second fortnight of Magha month. The day calls for fasting, and a sleepless vigil is observed throughout the night. People keep awake listening to stories and chanting hymns and folksongs. Temple bells ring as sacred texts […]
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The first day of the Chaitra month is celebrated as Yugadi Padva, the new year’s day of Andhra Pradesh. Nature is ready to welcome the new year with mango blossoms, fresh and tender leaves and colourful flowers. According to a legend Brahma began creation on this day. Hence new ventures are started on this day […]
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Ashoka Ekadashi
This is the eleventh day of the Kartika month. According to the puranas, a woman observed a fast on this day and her seven sons came alive. That is why it is called Ashoka - without sorrow.
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Bihu
Celebrated in Assam, Bihu comes thrice a year as it marks the change of the seasons. Bohag Bihu, Kangali Bihu and Magh Bihu fall approximately in the months of April, October and January.
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Baisakhi, the New year’s day of Punjab falls on April 13 every year and on April 14 after every 36 years. The festival is for thanksgiving for a good Rabi harvest.
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Ashadh Ekadashi, also known as Hari Shayani Ekadashi, is an important day for the Vaishnvites and more so for the people of the Varakari cult of Maharashtra.
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On the ninth day of the Chaitra month, Vishnu incarnated as Rama to save the earth from the clutches of Ravana. This auspicious moment is celebrated as Ramanavami, the birthday of Rama.
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It falls on the first day of Chaitra month and is the new year’s day of the people of Maharashtra. A Gudhi is tied on the terrace of each house. It is made by tying a cloth to a stick and capping it with a metal pot. Twigs of Neem, sugar Batashas and flower garlands […]
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Nabha Barsha marks the beginning of the New Year in Bengal. The day begins with prabhat pheris or early morning processions, songs and dance to welcome the new year. A dip in a river or tank is another feature of the occasion. Housewives make beautiful designs called Alpana on the floor of their houses with […]
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