Ashwin, Purnima
Sharad Purnima, the full moon night of Ashwin, is associated with Lord Krishna's raas leela and is marked with moonlit prayers and kheer offerings. In Maharashtra it is celebrated as Kojagiri Purnima, with a night vigil and saffron milk shared under the moon.
Festival calendar
Other festivals in the calendar.
Karva Chauth / Karaka Chaturthi
Ashwin, Krishna Chaturthi
Karva Chauth, also called Karaka Chaturthi, is a day of fasting observed by married women for their husbands' wellbeing, concluding with the sighting of the moon.
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Vasu Baras / Govatsa Dwadashi
Ashwin, Krishna Dwadashi
Vasu Baras, also called Govatsa Dwadashi, opens the Diwali festival in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cows and their calves are worshipped as symbols of nourishment and abundance.
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Dhantrayodashi / Dhanteras / Dhanvantari Jayanti
Ashwin, Krishna Trayodashi
Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, begins the five days of Diwali. It is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti, honouring Lord Dhanvantari, and is traditionally considered auspicious for new purchases.
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