10 festivals to celebrate in September; full list here

Sujata Biswal 12 August

Onam

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Navratri

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Eid-e-Milad

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Hartalika Teej

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Mahalaya Amavasye

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Abhaneri Festival

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Teachers' Day

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Hindi Diwas

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