Note 37 — Chapter I · NATURE POWERS.
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On a full moon day people perform the special worship of their chosen deity. On the full moon of the month of Kártika temples are illuminated, and on the full moon day of Mágha, raw corn such as wheat, bájri, etc., is cooked and offered to the household and other deities.37 On this day are also performed the special rites and ceremonies that are required in connection with the Kula-devatás or family gods or goddesses. On the full moon day of Fálguna the Holi fire is kindled and worshipped. In certain families the full moon of Chaitra is considered auspicious for making offerings to family deities. On the full moon day of Shrávan is observed the feast of Cocoanut day, and on this day Bráhmans put on new sacred threads. The full moon is considered by the Sanyásis or ascetics an auspicious day for shaving their heads.