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History & Culture

Why Hindu Festivals Follow The Lunar Calendar (Moon Phases Explained)?

Hindu festivals do not follow fixed dates because they are not based on a fixed calendar.They follow the lunar calendar, which is calculated using the phases of the moon. This is why festivals like Maha Shivratri, Amavasya, Purnima, and many vrat shift every year on the modern Gregorian calendar. The moon is used as a …...

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