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The Sacred Spring Festival: Harbinger of Good Times

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: People have worshipped divine deities for prosperity and progeny since times immemorial. In ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, China and India, fertility rites and ceremonies were popular and springtime was a favoured season. Such springtime festivals and rituals defined the culture of many ancient civilizations. In India, celebration of springtime after the bitter cold winter was eagerly awaited. The changes in natural beauty of the trees and flowers as also the exuberant activity of the animals and birds were beautifully captured in poetry, music and dance.  Springtime is chiefly to…

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