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Madhya Pradesh Temples Celebrate Independence Day on August 11
Two temples in Madhya Pradesh celebrated India's Independence Day on August 11 instead of the traditional August 15, with reasons for the early celebration being explored.
14 Aug, 04:25 — 14 Aug, 06:28
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indian-expressMostly Factual14d ago
Why these 2 MP temples celebrated Independence Day on August 11 instead of August 15
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Why 2 Temples In Madhya Pradesh Celebrate Independence Day On August 11
Mandsaur's Pashupatinath and Ujjain's Bade Ganesh temples follow the Hindu calendar date instead of August 15, a tradition dating to 1985.
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