Summary
It is the last of nine nights honoring a kind goddess called Mother Siddhidatri.
People pray, sing songs, and some girls are honored in a special ceremony.
The leaders asked for kindness, learning, and good health for everyone.
Key Points
4 points1
India's national and state leaders shared greetings.
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The day celebrates Mother Siddhidatri, a form of the goddess Durga.
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Families pray, fast, and do a ceremony called Kanya Pujan for girls.
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Leaders wished for wisdom, kindness and good health.
New Words to Learn
3 wordsMother Siddhidatri
a caring goddess who helps people learn and succeed
Kanya Pujan
a special ceremony where young girls are honored
aarti
a song and light ceremony to show respect
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