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In Bali, this holiday is celebrated during the week of Watugunung, marking the beginning and end of a pawukon calendar cycle and preceding Pagerwesi by four days. A shloka recited on this holiday and related initiation rites called vid·yāraṃ· bhaṃ asks its central deity to bestow one with spiritual (15[1])attainment, or “siddhir·bhavatu me sadā.” In South India, this holiday is celebrated concurrently with a pūjā dedicated to tools of daily life. Punjabis of all backgrounds celebrate this holiday by flying kites, and (*) yellow (-5[1])clothes (-5[1])are worn during this holiday. This holiday, which marks the beginning of preparations for Holī, is usually named for taking place on the fifth day of Māgh and marks the beginning of spring. On this holiday, parents may help children write their first words in (10[1])honor of its patron goddess. For 10 points, name this holiday sacred to the swan-riding, (-5[1])vīnā-playing Hindu goddess of (10[1])knowledge. (10[3]0[3])■END■

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