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The
Hindu Calendar usually has 12 months. However, it may also have 13 months, as each month
begins with the new moon... |
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The
Buddha achieved enlightenment as well as nirvana on the same date. Prince Siddharth or
Buddha was born in the month of Vaisakh... |
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The
Deep festival is observed in honour of Jain deities and the final liberation of Lord
Mahavira, the 24th Teerthankar... |
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This
festival is observed in honour of Jain deities and the final liberation of Lord Mahavira,
the 24th Teerthankar... |
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The
sizeable Muslim communities have their Ids in common with Muslims across the world.
Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha.. |
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Christians
in India celebrate their festivals broadly on the pattern adopted worldwide. However some
influence of local Indian tradition... |
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The
Parsi community is mostly confined to the city of Mumbai. The Parsis have many festivals
but no pilgrimage site as such... |
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The
Feast of Passover is celebrated on the first day of the Jewish month in March/April... |
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Ladakh
presents a hypnotic mixture of Buddhist and Muslim cultures. The streets are crowded with
people dressed... |
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