MOTHER BHAVANI OF TULJAPUR

Apart from these some occasional poojas are performed and they are called Gudi Padva in Chaitra masa, Shriral Shasti in Shravan, Lalita Panchami in Ashvin, Bali pratipada in Kartika, Makara Sankranti in Pausha, and Ratasaptami in Magha. And they are grand. Thousands of persons participate in them jubilantly spending huge sums of money on decorations etc. Another one by name Chabina or procession is very common. The palanquin is taken out on Tuesdays. During Navaratri festival, the Utsavamurthi is taken in the ambari, borne by some vahana. Special categories of people called Bhutas and Gondhalis lend charm by singing songs-vocal and instrumental. The Vijayadasami during Navaratri is the biggest draw and the whole campus reverbating with music reach the worlds above. And the illumination makes the Sahyadri hills dazzle exceeding that of the Rajitaparvatha of Lord Siva.

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