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LOLARK SHASHTI
Celebrated In : Lolark Kund in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
In the month of : August - September
Main Ritual : Worship of Sun god
Lolark Shasthi falling on the 6th day of the bright half of Bhadrapad corresponding to the later half of August, is another festive occasion of Varanasi. Thousands gather at Lolark Kund, Bhadaini to bathe in its waters and worship the Sun god.