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Hinduism (The religion of the Hindus)
in Maharashtra, this day is regarded as the first day of their year and they initiate many good activities from that day. People look to this day as very auspicious and celebrate with zest and zeal, because the memories of the victorious return of Sri Rama, Srimati Sitajee and Lakshman to Ayodhya by Pushpaka Plane, are linked with it.
Ram Navami
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The ninth day of Chaitra Sud (brighter half) happens to be the Birth Day of Bhagwan Rama. People - devotees of Rama in this country as also staying in foreign countries celebrate this day with very much joy and enthusiasm. The birth day of Veer Hanuman which falls on the Full-Moon-Day of this month is also celebrated with great pomp.
Guru Purnima
The fifteenth day or the Full Moon Day of the month of Ashadh is known as Guru Purnima (Preceptor or Teacher) or Vyas Purnima. This is believed to be a very holy day when the Pooja is offered to the teacher and sense of devotion and respect to him is expressed. Moreover, this day is for developing those virtues in ourselves which are found in the teachers or Guruan auspicious occasion or 'ustav' for trying to become a 'Sadguru' or a good teacher. The history of India is full of examples of many illustrious teachers. Guru Pooja is not to be taken as a devotion to teacher's body, but it is the respect for his knowledge. Guru is capable of making us have a vision of Govind or Lord Krishna. Many good wishes on this day for everyone to get a good teacher !
Balev
Rakshabandhan (or tieing of threads)
We can introduce this parva on Shravan Sud Poornima by mentioning 5 names of it :- (1) Rakshabandhan (2) Balev
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