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# Navaratri: Marks the beginning of Sharada rutu. Fasting, late night celebrations
 
# Navaratri: Marks the beginning of Sharada rutu. Fasting, late night celebrations
 
# Kojagiri : Marks the peak of Sharada rutu. Late night awakening on full moon day and consuming sweetened thickened milk.  
 
# Kojagiri : Marks the peak of Sharada rutu. Late night awakening on full moon day and consuming sweetened thickened milk.  
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# Dashera
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* [TBE ===Navratri: Navratri is an auspicious Hindu observance for nine days that is dedicated to Goddess Durga. During this time, devotees worship the nine different forms of Goddess Shakti. Navratri begins on ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the waxing phase of moon) and continues till the ‘Navami’ (9th day) of the Hindu month of ‘Ashwin’. The celebrations of Navratri are observed with great zeal and dedication in all parts of the country.
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* Vijayadashami: Vijayadashami is also popularly known as ‘Dussera’ and is one of the prime Hindu festivals. This day commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, the demon King. Vijayadashami is celebrated on the ‘Dashami’ (10th day) of the ‘Ashwin’ lunar month as per the traditional Hindu calendar. This day also culminates the grand Navratri celebrations in some parts of the country.
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* Sharad Purnima: Sharad Purnima is celebrated on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) of the lunar month of Ashwin. This event is celebrated as the harvest festival and signifies the end of Monsoon Season. Sharad Purnima is also known as ‘Kumar Purnima’ or ‘Kojaagari Purnima’ and is celebrated with immense fervour and gaiety all across India. According to the Hindu beliefs, moon rays on the night of Sharad Purnima possess several curative properties.]
    
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
[[Category:Ayurveda]]
 
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