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Wishing DU a happy and prosperous Maha Shivatri
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri
Maha Shivatri celebrates Lord Shiva's marriage to Parvati. It signifies prosperity and plenty, and oddly enough is celebrated by painting large phallic statues red (fans of ancient Greece will note the obvious similarity with Hermes).