WorldPhoto: Prabhat KhabarPost-Diwali Village Festivals Include Animal Worship and Shiva-Parvati Marriage
In rural India, the festive spirit continues after Diwali with unique traditions such as decorating and worshipping cows and bulls, painting animals on mud walls, and celebrating the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, especially in tribal areas of Chhattisgarh. Diwali here symbolizes gratitude towards farming, nature, and animals. Migrant workers return to villages during Diwali and Chhath, boosting local markets and family celebrations.
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