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Janai Purnima 2018

One of the biggest days for higher class Hindus. During the event, ​the pilgrims bathe in the sacred water and change the threads on their hands

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The event occurs during the full moon every August and celebrates Shiva by emulating the sacred bathing. Th​e pilgrims also change the threads on their wrists to red or yellow for protection. They also chant powerful Gayatri mantra.

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