It is common knowledge that India is home to a number of festivals, each of which comes with its own traditions, customs and practices. There is also a lot of history and stories associated with most festivals, which make it all the more interesting. Spring is a major season in the country where fields are sown and flowers bloom after a long winter. And the arrival of this season is marked with Basant Panchami, which is celebrated with full enthusiasm in several states. While for those leaning towards agrarian roots it s a cause for celebration of a new time and hope for crops. Many people also celebrate it as Saraswati Puja, where Saraswati, a major Hindu deity is worshipped. From the Basant Panchami 2021 date and time to all the stories and traditions surrounding it, take a deep dive to find out all there is about the festival before you go on to celebrate Vasant Panchami 2021.
Balinese New Year – such as
Melasti, Melis, and
Mekiyis.
Melasti sees the temporary removal of sacred items and regalia stored in Balinese temples brought in solemn procession to the ocean or lakes to be purified. The regalia and the devout have all of
leteh (filth) cleansed away through ritual bathing in sacred water sources
(Tirta Amerta).
Melasti, Tawur, and
Pangrupukan include:
To limit the number of participants at these religious ceremonies to no more than 50. Priests conducting religious rites are asked to ensure water, rice, and other items used to anoint worshippers be used in a clean and hygienic manner.