Bali Pratipada
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Bali Pratipada is a Hindu festival celebrated the day after Diwali, commemorating the legendary king Bali and symbolizing the victory of righteousness and devotion.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu festival
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religious observance ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Annakut
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Bali Padva NERFINISHED ⓘ Bali Padyami NERFINISHED ⓘ Govardhan Puja NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Puranic legend of Vamana and Bali
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Vamana avatar of Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| calendarSystem | Hindu lunisolar calendar ⓘ |
| commemorates |
King Bali
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Mahabali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
affirmation of dharma
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celebration of ideal kingship ⓘ renewal of social bonds ⓘ |
| featuresRitual |
decorating homes
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drawing rangoli ⓘ exchange of gifts ⓘ family gatherings ⓘ lighting lamps ⓘ offering of food to deities ⓘ special puja at home ⓘ worship of King Bali ⓘ |
| follows |
Deepavali
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Diwali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| linkedConcept |
bhakti
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dharma ⓘ gratitude ⓘ prosperity ⓘ |
| mythologicalBasis |
boon granting Bali annual return to earth
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story of Bali’s surrender to Vamana ⓘ |
| observedBy |
Gujarati Hindus
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Hindus NERFINISHED ⓘ Konkani Hindus NERFINISHED ⓘ Marathi Hindus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observedOn |
Pratipada tithi of Kartik
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first day of Kartik month ⓘ |
| partOf | Diwali festival period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region |
Goa
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Gujarat NERFINISHED ⓘ India NERFINISHED ⓘ Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| season | autumn ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
victory of devotion
ⓘ
victory of righteousness ⓘ |
| timeRelationToDiwali | day after main Diwali night ⓘ |
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