March 6: Maha
Vad Chaudas Shivratri
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This is a festival in honor of Lord
Shiv whose marriage to Parvati took place on this day. People
observe a fast on this day and stay awake throughout the night,
praying to Lord Shiv
March 21: Fagan
Sud Punam Holi, Bhagatji Maharaj's
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Celebrates the protection of Prahlad
from his father, the demon-king Hiranyakashipu. Prahlad was
seated in a fire with his aunt, Holika. She perished in the
fire, but Prahlad survived.
In the Swaminarayan Sampraday, devotees celebrate the birthday
of Bhagatji Maharaj, the second spiritual successor of Bhagwan
Swaminarayan.
March 22: Fagan
Vad Padvo Dhuleti/Pushpadolotsav
This is a spring festival,
in which people rejoice by spraying each other with colored
water.
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