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  2. Krishna Janmashtami - Wikipedia

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    In the eastern state of Odisha, specifically the region around Puri and in Nabadwip, West Bengal, the festival is also referred to as Sri Krishna Jayanti or simply Sri Jayanti. [55] [56] People celebrate Janmashtami by fasting and worship until midnight. The Bhagavata Purana is recited from the 10th chapter, a section dedicated to the life of ...

  3. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Hanuman Jayanti is the celebration of the birth of Hanuman, Rama's loyal devotee. Hanuman is known for his great strength, power and his immortal devotion towards Lord Rama. He is considered to be one of the most powerful Hindu gods in India. On auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, People apply red Sindoor from Lord's feet on their foreheads.

  4. Ashtami - Wikipedia

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    Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu. [2]Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.

  5. Dahi Handi - Wikipedia

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    The festival Gokulashtami, known as Krishna Janmashtami in the rest of the country, is the celebration of Krishna's birth and Dahi Handi is part of it. [13] The event involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot filled with milk, curd, butter, fruits and water which is hung at a convenient height, thus imitating the actions of ...

  6. Public holidays in Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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    Mahaveer Jayanthi 6 April Good Friday: 10 April Tamil New Year Day, B R Ambedkar’s birthday: 14 April May Day (Labour's day) 1 May Ramzan: 5 May Bakrid: 1 August Krishna Jayanthi: 11 August Independence day: 15 August Ganesh Chaturthi: 22 August Muharram: 30 August Gandhi Jayanthi (Mahatma Gandhi's birthday) 2 October Ayutha Pooja: 14 October ...

  7. Punjabi festivals - Wikipedia

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    Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. [39]

  8. Sangeetha Choodamani - Wikipedia

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    Sangeetha Choodamani (Tamil: சங்கீத சூடாமணி) is an award bestowed on selected carnatic musicians by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai every year.. The Sabha conducts a music festival called Gokulashtami Sangeetha Utsavam for 60 days during August - Octob

  9. Anjaneya Temple, Nanganallur - Wikipedia

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    Rama's role as the protector and ruler is signified here as Rama is seen carrying his bow, hence the name "Kodanda Rama." Southwest, is a Sannidhi for Lord Krishna with Rukmini and Satyabhama, all facing east. Even though a Sannidhi for Lord Rama is normally built in Anjaneya temples, rarely a Sannidhi for Lord Krishna is built.