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Kumar Purnima

Full moon of Ashwina

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Kumar Purnima

Kumar Purnima

Full moon of Ashwina

This festival brings untold pleasure to unmarried boys and girls. The worship of the Moon God is held at home as 'Janha Mamu' (Moon, the maternal uncle) brings them various delicacies and new clothes. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month of Ashwina.