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INDIAN CULTURE
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This marks the beginning of Indian New Year.
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Holi
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Diwali
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Rakhi
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Ganeshchathurti
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Dhanteras, derived from Dhan meaning wealth and teras meaning thirteenth, marks the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin or Kartik and the beginning of Diwali in most parts of India. On this day, many Hindus clean their homes and business premises.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ugadi or Yugadi is the New Year celebration of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It is observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra.
Detailed explanation-3: -3. Diwali marks the end of the harvest season in the country. 4. The name ‘deepavali’ is a Sanskrit word and means ‘row of lights’.
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