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Festivals261.This festival marks the arrival of spring, celebrated by people in various ways depending on the region. It is celebrated in the month of January and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. ............................2.This festival is celebrated by the Jain community to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. The idol of Mahavira is carried out on a chariot as a part of celebration. ..........................................3.This famous festival of Maharashtra marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. After the celebrations, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed into the water. ..................................4.This festival is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month, especially in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam and Bangladesh. ........................................5.This is a famous festival where the idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother and sister are placed in large chariots and are drawn by the pilgrims. It is held in Puri in the month of June or July every year. ...........................................6.This is a Jain festival held in Shravanabelagola after every twelve years. In this festival, the head of the high statue of Lord Bahubali is washed with milk and crowned with flowers. ...........................................Fairs and festivals are a part of our rich, cultural heritage.Identify the festivals given below and write their names with the help of the Clue Box.Mahamastakabhisheka, Rath Yatra, Basant Panchami, Mahavir Jayanti, Kali Puja, Ganesh Pratima VisarjanClue Box41