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August 29, Shitla Satam.

Shitla Satam is a significant festival in Gujarat. It is celebrated according to the beliefs that Goddess Shitla would protect her worshipers and their families from diseases like measles and chickenpox. On this day, the stove is not to be lit and the food which is consumed should be made the day before and is served cold. Hence, special food is prepared the day before by Gujarati families also called Randhan Chhath and the festival is celebrated with the sweet aroma of dishes in the air and huge gatherings of family members.

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Onam is celebrated for a 10 days period during which several activities take place gathering a great deal of enthusiasm among the people. Onam is a major festival of Kerala but is enjoyed by every religion. The festival is celebrated by the lighting of Nilavilakku followed by arati and waving of flowers over the bible. During the festival, the state is filled with colors of fun and joy raised by several events that take place.