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India will ensure a greater role for private players in defence: Pradeep Kumar

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Centre provides additional paramilitary forces to Maharashtra

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Hindu, Muslim families exchange kidneys in Kolkata

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Tiger population 1,411 in India

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ABC of learning starts on Sarswati Puja

Sarswati PujaPatna, Feb. 12: Though Sarswati Puja festival is marked in praise of Goddess of knowledge with deep fervour in many parts of the country, it holds its special significance in Bihar, especially for kids.

Several children are introduced to reading writing and arithemetic skills in a ceremonial function named “Khalli Chuai” on the occasion of Sarswati Puja that is invariably organised on the Basant Panchmi day (arrival of Spring) as per Hindu almanac,

After worshipping Goddess Sarswati, the parents help their children in writing “Om”, the sacred syllable representing Brahman, the impersonal Absolute of Hinduism, on a slate with chalk.

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