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         <title>About Diwali</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Diwali</strong> or  <strong>Deepavali</strong> or <strong>Divali</strong>; related to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali_(Jainism)"><strong>Jain Diwali</strong></a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandi_Chhor_Divas"><strong>Bandi Chhor Divas</strong></a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tihar_(festival)"><strong>Tihar</strong></a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swanti_(festival)"><strong>Swanti</strong></a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sohrai"><strong>Sohrai</strong></a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandna"><strong>Bandna</strong></a>) is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindus">Hindus</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jains">Jains</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhs">Sikhs</a> and some <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist">Buddhists</a>, notably <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newar_Buddhism">Newar Buddhists</a>. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_calendar">Hindu lunisolar</a> month <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartika_(month)">Kartika</a> (between mid-October and mid-November).</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:03:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". The festival is widely associated with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi">Lakshmi</a>, goddess of prosperity, with many other regional traditions connecting the holiday to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita">Sita</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama">Rama</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishnu">Vishnu</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna">Krishna</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yama">Yama</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yami">Yami</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga">Durga</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali">Kali</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman">Hanuman</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha">Ganesha</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubera">Kubera</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanvantari">Dhanvantari</a>, or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishvakarman">Vishvakarman</a>. Furthermore, it is, in some regions, a celebration of the day Lord <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama">Rama</a> returned to his kingdom <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayodhya">Ayodhya</a> with his wife <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita">Sita</a> and his brother <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmana">Lakshmana</a> after defeating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravana">Ravana</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanka">Lanka</a> and serving 14 years of exile.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:03:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>aryanchhajed23</author>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:09:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Paryushana</strong> is the most important annual holy event for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jainism">Jains</a> and is usually celebrated in August or September in Hindi calendar Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paryushana#cite_note-FOOTNOTEDalal2010164-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paryushana#cite_note-SC-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting_in_Jainism">fasting</a> and prayer/meditation to help.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paryushana#cite_note-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paryushana#cite_note-times-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics_of_Jainism">five main vows</a> are emphasized during this time.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paryushana#cite_note-FOOTNOTEMelton2011673-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a> There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged to practice according to their ability and desires.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:13:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Why is paryushan celebrated?</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>&nbsp;Paryushan is <strong>a time for self-analysis and soul searching</strong>. Paryushan provides a break from routine life and allows us to reflect and contemplate on our past conduct, in the light of the teachings of Jainism and make a determination to lead a spiritually cleaner life in the future.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Festival</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Which is your favourite festival? Do comment!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:19:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Festivals celebrated in India?</title>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:24:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Festivals celebrated in Netherlands</title>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:25:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>King&#39;s Day (Koningsdag)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br><br></div><div>King's Day is <strong>when the Dutch celebrate the birthday of their king</strong>. King Willem Alexander was born on 27 April and so there are many parties, flea markets and, of course, the king himself visits one or several cities with his family. Put on your best orange outfit. Visit one of the many free markets.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:27:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The holiday was initially observed on 31 August 1885 as <em>Prinsessedag</em> or Princess's Day, the fifth birthday of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelmina_of_the_Netherlands">Princess Wilhelmina</a>, then <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heir_presumptive">heir presumptive</a> to the Dutch throne. On her accession in November 1890 the holiday acquired the name <em>Koninginnedag</em>, first celebrated on 31 August 1891. In September 1948, Wilhelmina's daughter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliana_of_the_Netherlands">Juliana</a> ascended to the throne and the holiday was moved to her birthday, 30 April. The holiday was celebrated on this date from 1949.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:30:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2021-08-19 10:31:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TRIBAL FESTIVALS OF INDIA</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>7 Tribal Festivals in India That One MUST Experience!</strong></div><ul><li>HORNBILL FESTIVAL - Nagaland. ...</li><li>BHAGORIA FESTIVAL - MADHYA PRADESH. ...</li><li>NONGKREM DANCE FESTIVAL - Meghalaya. ...</li><li>PUTTARI - Karnataka. ...</li><li>NYOKUM YULLO FESTIVAL - ARUNACHAL PRADESH. ...</li><li>NAGOBA JATARA - Telangana. ...</li><li>BAISAGU - Assam</li><li>Did you think that with a pantheon of 33 million Gods, worship could not be fun? Take a cue from the tribals of India and fling a coconut, dance like a local, plant a tree and discover a world of mesmerising rituals. India is a land rich with tribal culture, across various states in the country. The Government is now taking initiatives to preserve and promote it further by celebrating tribal festivals. India’s tribal festivities are a feast for the eyes. On these occasions, women are dressed in the choicest robes from a tribe’s boutique. Her tribal avatar is resplendent.&nbsp;</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-09-08 03:50:13 UTC</pubDate>
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