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Baisakhi
(Punjab)
Is celebrated in Punjab with great fervour. It was on this day Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa (Sikh brotherhood). The holy book of the Sikhs, Granth Sahib is taken in a procession, led by the Panj Pyaras (five senior sikhs) who are symbolic of the original leaders. The occasion is marked by lot of feasting and merry making. In Kerala the festival is known as Vishu. A display of grain, fruits, flowers, gold, new cloth and money, is viewed early in the morning to ensure a prosperous year ahead. In Assam it is known as Rangali Bihu, and is celebrated with lively dances, music and feasting.
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Mahavir Jayanti
(All over India)
The birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara Of the Jains, Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is celebrated by the Jain community. Lectures are held to preach the path of virtue. People meditate and offer prayers.
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Gudi Padva or Ugadi
(Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka)
Marks the beginning of a new year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. A gudi (banner) with a swastika marked pot and silk cloth is raised to announce victory and joy.
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Pooram
(Trichur, Kerala)
At the beginning of April, the people of Kerala begin their search for the best elephants in the state. Each temple in Kerala sends a procession of decorated elephants to Trichur to participate in the Pooram festival. The decorated elephant groups face each other while drums and nadaswarams create a crescendo of music.
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Buddha Purnima
(North India)
This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha. Also it was on this day Lord Buddha achieved Nirvana or the extinction of self and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
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Mewar Festival
(Rajasthan)
Is celebrated in Udaipur to welcome Spring. A procession of colourfully attired women carry images of the Goddess Gauri to Lake Pichola. Festivities include joyous singing, dancing, devotional music concerts and firework displays.
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