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BHOOT CHATURDASHI- BENGAL’S (INDIA) HALLOWEEN

BHOOT CHATURDASHI is the Indian (Bengal to be precise)version of Halloween broadly speaking. Unlike HALLOWEEN, it isn’t observed on any specific calendar date. It is always celebrated the night before Kali Puja or Diwali. As per the Hindu date/time calculation, it falls on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha during moon’s the waning phase. …

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Mother of Lord Skanda (Kartik) and the 5th avatar of Goddess Parvati (or Durga or Adi Shakti), Devi Skandamata symbolizes the depths and divinity of motherly affection and protection for the children. Wisdom, protection, and peace are also represented by her.