Plan meaningful, inclusive and environmentally responsible observances while respecting local calendars.
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GUIDANCE AND ACTION
Confirm the day locally
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, lunar day, tradition and panchanga method. Use a reputable local calendar and state the city and time zone. Do not present one worldwide date as universally binding.
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GUIDANCE AND ACTION
Connect story, worship and conduct
Read the festival’s principal narrative from an identified source, explain its many interpretations, perform a household-scale observance and choose an ethical action that embodies its teaching.
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GUIDANCE AND ACTION
Celebrate responsibly
Prefer reusable decorations, natural materials, moderate sound and safe food handling. Respect neighbours, animals, waterways and workers. Hospitality must include people with allergies, mobility needs and limited means.
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SAFETY BOUNDARY
Know where this guide stops
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SOURCE TRAIL
Continue with traceable sources
Regional dharma and vrata traditions
Local temple calendars
Astronomical panchanga calculation depends on place