Two Madhya Pradesh Temples Observe Independence Day on August 11 per Hindu Calendar
Two temples in Madhya Pradesh, the Pashupatinath Temple in Mandsaur and the Bade Ganesh Temple in Ujjain, celebrated Independence Day on August 11 instead of August 15, following a tradition based on the Hindu calendar. The date corresponds to Shravan Krishna Chaturdashi, which matched August 11 this year. Both temples marked the occasion with prayers, rituals, flag hoisting, and a Tiranga Yatra, with around 250 devotees attending at Pashupatinath Temple. The tradition has been observed since 1985.
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ndtv broke this story on 14 Aug, 04:42 am. Other outlets followed.
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