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Iyer Roy Pillay explains the Hindu Purtassi 2020 fasting season which begins 17 September until 16 October dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.

The worshippers then move into the house/temple chanting the Garuda Patthu. Each verse ends with the devotees chanting Govinda! Govinda! Govinda!

The South African Tamil community observe the month-long fast known as Purtassi Viratham, here's the explanation of this special period.