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  2. Diwali - Wikipedia

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    Kali PujaDiwali is most commonly known as Kali Puja in West Bengal or in Bengali dominated areas; Karthika Deepam – the festival of lights observed by Tamils of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Sri Lanka and elsewhere; Lehyam, often prepared on the occasion of Deepavali to aid the digestion; Lantern Festival – the Chinese festival of ...

  3. Lakshmi Puja - Wikipedia

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    In Odisha, Lakshmi Puja is an 11-day celebration where Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in the form of Gajalakshmi. Gajalaxmi Puja (ଗଜ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ପୂଜା) traces its origin to Kumar Purnima which is also observed on this day – the last day of Ashwina month, marking the beginning of Kartika as per the Odia(ଓଡିଆ) calendar.

  4. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    Diwali: Floating Hindu festival of lights. ... Lakshmi Puja: Hindu ... This page was last edited on 14 January 2025, ...

  5. Balipratipada - Wikipedia

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    The remembrance and festivities associated with Lakshmi and Mahabali during Diwali are linked. [ 9 ] The festivities related to Bali and Balipratipada find mention in the Vanaparva 28.2 of the Mahabharata , [ 3 ] the Ramayana , [ 10 ] and several major Puranas , such as the Brahma purana (chapter 73), Kurma purana (chapter 1), Matsya purana ...

  6. Varalakshmi Vratam - Wikipedia

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    The puja begins with the formal welcome of Lakshmi into one's house. A wooden tray or a stand is placed outside the house's threshold. Rangoli is drawn in the puja room, usually inside the house. A kalasham (a brass or silver pot) is placed on the tray outside the house. The pot is decorated with mango leaves as well as flowers.

  7. Lists of holidays - Wikipedia

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    Diwali (Govardhan Puja) Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Durga Puja; Ekadasi; Ganesh Chaturthi; Gokul Ashtami; ... This page was last edited on 2 January 2025, at 03:24 (UTC).

  8. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Sanyasi performing Vyasa puja: Full moon of Ashadh (Hindu calendar) Guru Purnima is the day devotees offer puja (worship) to their Guru. This was also the day when Vyasa, author of the Mahabharata was born. Mahalakshmi Vrata. or Varalakshmi Vratham. Mahalakshmi performing Mahalakshmi A typical view of the Varalakshmi Vrata Pooja in a South ...

  9. Govatsa Dwadashi - Wikipedia

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    Govatsa Dwadashi is a Hindu cultural and religious festival which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations in some parts of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra, where it is known as Vasu Baras.