September 1:
Bhadarvo Sud Bij
Sam-Shravani
Sadhus and Samvedi Brahmins
change their janoi (sacred thread) on this day.
September 3:
Bhadarvo Sud Choth
Ganesh Chaturthi (Click
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The birthday of Lord Ganesh, son
of Lord Shiv and Shri Parvatiji.
September 11:
Bhadarvo Sud Ekadashi
Jal Jhilani Ekadashi
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The midpoint of chaturmas. The Lord
is taken for a boat ride.
September 11:
Bhadarvo Sud Ekadashi
Vaman Jayanti (Click
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learn more)
September 30:
Aso Sud Padvo
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.
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