Ashoka Sashti Vrata is observed on the sixth day in bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Chaitra Month. In 2012, Ashoka Sashti date is March 29. As the name indicates ‘Ashoka Tree’ (botanical name: Saraca asoca) is worshipped on this day. Ashoka Sashti is also associated with Lord Kamadev (Manmatha). This vrata is also celebrated as [...]
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