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Celebrations:
§ Rites of passage: the important stages of human life are considered sacred and celebrated too. Even
death is celebrated.- birth, puberty, marriage, childbirth, death. There are elaborate rituals and these
rituals are performed faithfully, even if one does not know the meanings of these rituals.
§ Festivities associated with nature: harvest, change of season, fertility, etc.
§ Temple festivals: Almost all temples have an annual celebration in honour of Gods and Goddesses.