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Esala Perahera (A-suh-luh peh-ruh-ha-ruh) is a grand festival in the month of Esala held in Sri Lanka. [1] Happening in July or August in Kandy , it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and richly decorated elephants.
August–September: Ganapati: 1.5 to 10 days: Festival of Lord Ganesh. Through, Lokmanya Tilak's efforts Ganeshotsav became a public celebration a century ago. However, families install their own clay (called shadu in Marathi) Ganpati in their house on Ganesh Chaturthi for family observation of the festival.
Lughnasadh, Lughnasa or Lúnasa (/ ˈ l uː n ə s ə / LOO-nə-sə, Irish: [ˈl̪ˠuːnˠəsˠə]) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Traditionally, it is held on 1 August, or about halfway between the summer solstice and ...
July–August Varalakshmi Vratam: 2nd Friday of Sravanam July–August It is a puja performed by married Hindu women to seek the blessings of Mahalakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity. Vinayaka Chavithi: 4th day of Bhaadrapadam August–September It is celebrated as the arrival of Vinayaka on the earth. Navaratri: Chaitra and Ashvini ...
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's centre-left government said on Thursday it planned new rules that would charge big tech firms millions of dollars if they did not pay Australian media companies for ...
Image Type Notes 1954 Ali Baba: Pendulum ride: The Ali Baba is a type of amusement ride consisting of a stationary horizontal gondola with a 360 degree swinging pendulum. 1961 Alpine slide: A summer toboggan is an amusement or recreational ride which uses a bobsled-like sled or cart to run down a track usually built on the side of a hill.
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Image credits: Prince Williams/WireImage #2 Cynthia Erivo Berates A Fan-Made 'Wicked' Poster. Wicked, one of the most talked-about movies released this year, sparked massive controversy over a fan ...