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Maha Ashtami september 28th 2017 Durga Ashtami also known as ‘Maha Ashtami’ is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) of every lunar month. On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’.

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Maha Navami September 29th 2017 Maha Navami is celebrated on the 9th day of Navaratri and the third day of Durga Puja. On this day, goddess Maha Laxmi who is said to have created Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva is praised. In essence, the creator of life is worshipped. When doing this puja, people celebrate the source of

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Dashami puja September 30th 2017 Durga Puja ( দুর্গা পূজা ) is the one of the most famous and festival celebrated in Bengali Hindu religions ( West Bengal, Bangladesh and particularly in Kolkata), in honor of Goddess Durga during the period of Navaratri. Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava (দুর্গা উৎসব), Saratutsabh (শারদ উৎসব). It is celebrated for 10

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Mahalakshmi Puja October 5th 2017 Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive days which ends on Krishna Ashtami during Ashwin month (as per Purnimanta calendar followed in North India). Depending on leaped and skipped Tithi during fasting period, total fasting days might reduce

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