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Kharchi Puja
 The Goddess are worshiped every year in the month of July for seven days which is popularly known as
Kharchi Puja Large number of pilgrims both tribal and non tribal from different parts assemble there to pay their offers. The place is 6 km. Away from the Capital.
The week-long celebration is held in the temple premises and is joined by thousands of people. The word
Kharchi is said to be a corrupt form of Khya which means earth.
Kharchi Puja is, therefore, the worship of the earth - the earth that sustains mankind with all her resources. Sacrifice of goats and pigeons at the alter of gods is a usual feature of the festival.
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