Ujjain Celebrates Independence Day Early

In a unique tradition, the large Ganesh temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, will celebrate India's Independence Day on August 11, deviating from the conventional date of August 15. This decision is based on the temple's long-standing practice of observing national festivals according to the Vedic calendar, rather than the English calendar. The Vedic calendar, also known as the Hindu calendar, is based on lunar cycles and is used to determine the dates of various Hindu festivals and celebrations.