Dahi Handi Breaking Ceremony in Maharashtra Sri Krishna Jayanti 2016

The festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanti is noted for the Dahi Handi breaking ceremony in Maharashtra. In 2011, date of Dahi Handi is August 22. Sri Krishna Jayanti is on August 21 in Maharashtra. Dahi Handi is a perfect amalgamation of sport and spirituality and provides youngsters an opportunity to be adventurous and to show team spirit and unity. Young boys make human pyramids to break the earthen pot hanging high above and the attempt to break the pot is accompanied...

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Janmashtami 2016 Krishnashtami in 2016 Gokulashtami 2016 Date

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Shravan Month Maas 2016 Shravana Masam Mahina in 2016

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Upakarma August 2016 Date of Yagnopavitam Changed

Upakarma is a ritual associated with Hindu Brahmin community especially in South India and it is the day the sacred thread worn by Brahmins known as ‘Yagnopavitam’ is changed. Upakarma date in 2011 is on August 13. There are Brahmins who are the followers of Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sama Veda and they have separate dates for Upakarma. The Upakarma for Sama Vedi Brahmins in 2011 is on August 29. The ritual is also known as Avani Avittam in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The ritual is observed on...

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