Shakambhari Purnima
Shakambhari Purnima is a Hindu festival primarily observed in India, celebrating the goddess Shakambhari. It is observed in Paush month, which normally comes in January. Shakambari Purnima is the last day in the 8-day long holiday of Shakambari Navratri. "Most Navratri begins on Shukla Pratipada except for Shakambari Navratri, which begins on Ashtami and ends on Purnima in Paush month.".
| Shakambhari Purnima | |
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| Official name | Shakambhari Purnima |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Date | Purnima (full moon) of Paush |
Bathing is an incredibly important ritual during Purnima holidays. Devotees can regularly be seen bathing in rivers from the morning and throughout the day . Devotees pour water on themselves while facing the sun as they carry on with other religious practices.
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