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  2. Govardhan Puja - Wikipedia

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    Many Hindus throughout the world celebrate Annakut as a part of Diwali and, most frequently, pair the Annakut celebration with the Govardhan Puja performed on fourth day of Diwali celebrations. [5] Hindus also view Annakut as a time to transmit religious and cultural values to children, ask for forgiveness from God and express devotion towards God.

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. When is Diwali 2024? Why is the holiday celebrated?

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    Day 3 Diwali: The height of the holiday, ... Day 4 Annakut, Padwa, Govardhan Puja: Considered by many celebrants as the first day of the new year, the day is one of thanksgiving and reflection.

  6. When Is Diwali? Everything To Know About India's Festival of ...

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    The third day, known as Diwali, Deepawali, or Lakshmi Puja, is the most important day of the Diwali festival. On this day, people visit family and friends to feast and exchange sweets and gifts.

  7. Naraka Chaturdashi - Wikipedia

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    Naraka Chaturdashi (also known as Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Choti Diwali, [1] Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi and Bhoot Chaturdashi) is an annual Hindu festival that falls on Chaturdashi (the 14th day) of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the ...

  8. Happy Diwali: When is the festival of lights and how is it ...

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    Diwali is preceded by Navaratri, another Hindu festival that is observed every autumn over the course of nine nights. This year, Navaratri ran from 3 October to 12 October.

  9. Kali Puja - Wikipedia

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    Kaushiki amavasya Kali Puja is greatly associated with the goddess Tara of Tarapith as it is considered the day when Devi Tara appeared on earth and blessed sadhak Bamakhepa, also according to the legends on this day the doors of both the "Naraka" and the "swarga" open for some time, while Ratanti puja is celebrated on Magha Krishna Chaturdashi ...