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The largest number of festivals with the end of season is specially seen in the month of October. With the end of summer comes the great celebrations for the people of India.  Let have a look at some of the coming festivals for this end of season Autumn/Winter Dussehra (11 October, 2016)  - Dussehra is observed on the ninth day of the navratri festival and signifies the day of the victory of truth and justice when Lord Rama was successful in killing the demon king Ravana in the famous Indian epic of Ramayana. On this day, huge effigies of Ravan are burnt and people gather to witness it. Kojagari Lakshmi Puja (15 October, 2016)  - Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is devoted to Goddess Lakshmi and is celebrated in states like Bengal, Orissa, Assam and in few areas of west India. It is observed on the full moon day, that is Purnima, few days after the Durga Puja. For the Hindus, Goddess Lakshmi is the symbol of wealth and prosperity. People believe that on Kojagari Poornima night

Navaratri is one of the most prominent festivals of India and is celebrated with great vigor and enthusiasm. Not many know that Navratri is observed during four different periods of the year, namely the 'Vasanta Navratri', 'Ashad Navratri', 'Sharad Navratri' as well as 'Pausha Navratri'. While the 'Vasanta Navratri' is celebrated during the months of March-April, with the offset of the spring season, the 'Ashadha Navratri' is celebrated during the month of June-July. This period of June-July is known as 'Ashadha' according to Hindu calendar and is of great cultural significance. The 'Sharad Navratri' which falls during the month of September-October is the one observed with great pomp and show across the country, and the festival of 'Durga Puja' is also celebrated during this time. The 'Pausha' festivities are carried out during the month of December. The festival is celebrated with immense zeal and devoti