| October
4:
Aso
sud 1:
Start of Navratri (Click
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Festival of the nine nights. A period in which special prayers
are offered to Shri Parvati, also called Goddess Durga. It
celebrates her victory over the demon, Mahishasur.
October 12:
Aso sud 10: Vijaya
Dashmi
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The 10th day celebrates the victory of goddess Durga over
the demon Mahishasur. On this day the murtis of the goddess
Durga are taken on a victorious procession. On this day, Bhagwan
Ram returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and
destroying Ravan. Today is an auspicious day to commence any
academic activities.
October
17: Aso
sud 15: Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami's Birthday,
Sharad Punam (Click
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The birthday of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, the ideal
devotee and first successor in the lineage of Gunatit Gurus
established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
The night Bhagwan Krishna graced the Gopis of Vrundavan by
playing the Maha Raas with them on the banks of the sacred
Yamuna.
October
29:
Aso
vad 12: Vagh Baras
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Cows, symbolizing
Mother Nature, are worshipped on this day.
October
30:
Aso
vad 13: Dhan Teras/Lakshmi
Pujan (Click
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On this day, one's
wealth is worshipped and prayers are offered to God for the
wisdom to use one's wealth for noble and virtuous purposes
only.
October
31:
Aso
vad 14: Kali Chaudash
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Prayers are offered
to protect one from the evil forces of life. |
