January 16:
Buddhist: day of dedication to 'Betoro Bromo', the 'God of Fire'.
Celtic feast day of 'Fursey': Seventh century Irish saint, who spent most of his life in the East Angles, now known as East Anglia at a monastery near Burgh Castle.
Hindu: Festival of Ganisha
Fursey’s visions are of utmost importance. Reported to have received a vision concerning the Gulf War, of a valley where four fires would burn in the early 1990's, the four representing Cruelty, Discord, Covetousness and Falsehood. (His experiences were recorded by Bede 27 May). Associated with Foillan
Ganisha is always invoked before starting any auspicious event or religious ceremony. Ganisha is worshipped both in the form of an image and yantra. The `Swastika' is also regarded as a graphic symbol of Lord Ganisha.
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