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This festival celebrates the descent of the Ganges to Earth. Devotees bathe in the river at places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Varanasi, believing it purifies their sins
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Held in Ladakh, this festival marks the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. It features traditional dances, rituals, and displays of heritage items at the Hemis Monastery
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At the Kamakhya Temple in Assam, June marks the annual Ambubachi Mela, where devotees gather to celebrate the menstruation of the Goddess Kamakhya, seeking her divine blessings for fertility and prosperity.
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This important Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan, featuring grand feasts and the sacrifice of an animal, symbolizing Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
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Held in the backwaters of Kerala, the Champakulam Boat Race in June features colourful snake boat races, traditional music, and cheering crowds, marking the beginning of the annual boat race season.
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This is observed by married women in parts of India like Maharashtra and Gujarat, who pray for the well-being of their husbands. It involves rituals around the Banyan tree
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In June, the streets of Puri, Odisha, come alive with the grand procession of Lord Jagannath's chariot, accompanied by chants and fervent prayers, drawing millions of devotees from far and wide.
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