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Dhanteras · Health, lamps and new beginnings
The first day of Diwali: remembering Dhanvantari, the lamp for Yama at the door, and bringing something new home.
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Hanuman Chalisa · Chaupai 1
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar.
Jai Kapees tihun lok ujagar.
Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue! Victory to the lord of the monkeys, renowned in the three worlds.
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