Madhushravani
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Madhushravani (Maithili: मधुश्रावणी) is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Mithila region by newly married Maithil women. It is famous for popular faith and longevity of husbands and happy married life in Maithil Brahmins women. It is believed that Goddess Parvati observed the Madhushravani Puja's fast first and continued to have Lord Shiva as her husband in all her births. According to legend, this festival is like a penance.
The 15-day festival lasts from the Panchami of the Krishna Paksha until Tritiya of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Savan.
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