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Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is a festival celebrated as a birth anniversary of the Lord Krishna. It is believed that Krishna was 8th avatar of the Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna was born on Ashtami (8th day) in the Krisna paksha in the month of Shravan at dark midnight.

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Mahalaya

Mahalaya is the most important day of Pitri Paksha, when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. The Goddess Durga arrives on the Earth on the first day of Devi Paksha, which starts on the next day of Mahalaya Amavasya during Pitri Paksha. According to Hindu religious texts Durga Puja, including Chandi Path, begins from the next day of Mahalaya Amavasya.

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Durgotsav

Durgotsav is a famous Hindu festival when Goddess Durga is worshipped. Durgotsav is also known as Durga Puja. The Goddess Durga arrives on the Earth on the first day of Devi Paksha, which starts on the next day of Mahalaya Amavasya. She departs on Durga Visarjan day. The days when she arrives and departs are significant and considered as omen of coming time.

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Kali Puja

Kali Puja, also known as Dipanwita Kali Puja, Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. She is worshipped at night with Tantric rites and mantras.

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Saraswati Puja

Devi Saraswati is the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Vasant Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami. People worship Goddess Saraswati to get enlighten with knowledge and to get rid of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance.

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Borsha Baran

SPUVIC celebrates Bengali New Year, also called Noboborsha, Borsha Baran or Pohela Boishakh celebration (the 1st day of Bengali calendar) with a colourful cultural program and a special dinner with authentic Bengali cuisine.