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Mahalaya Ends On October 14, Marks Beginning Of Navratri
The Hindu calendar welcomes Mahalaya on October 14 which marks the completion of Pitru Paksha and the onset of Devi Paksha. The glorious nights praising the Goddess start with the Mahalaya, the no-moon day (Amavasya) falling in the lunar month of Ashwin. With the end of Mahalaya, people will embark on the festivities mood. Navratri would thus commence on October 15 and extend till Dusshera, October 24.
Tags: Mahalaya, Navratri, Indian Festival, Pitar paksh, Art and Culture, INDIANS
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SC Allows Jallikattu Festival Celebration In Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the Tamil Nadu legislation that allows Jallikattu event, a cultural festival celebrated in the southern state. The Apex Court bench of five judges comprising Justice KM Joseph said that bull-taming sport is part of “cultural heritage” and passed a unanimous verdict. The court said it is satisfied based on the materials put before it that Jallikittu is being practised in Tamil Nadu for a long time.
Tags: Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu Festival, Indian Judiciary, Supreme Court, Indian Festival
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Indian Muslims Celebrate Eid Across Indian Regions
Muslims across India are celebrating the festival of Eid. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan. In Delhi, people hugged each other after offering namaz at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Regions like Hyderabad, Maharashtra, West Bengal also witnessed the celebration of Eid, after Saudi Arabia witnessed moon and celebrated the festival after holy month of Ramzan.
Tags: Eid-ul-Fitr, Indian muslims, Celebration, Indian Festival, Culture
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