Gauri are decorated and worshipped. The festival associated with vanquishing demons, in particular Rama's victory over Ravana in the Ramayana , and Durga's victory over the buffalo-headed Mahishasura. People wash their vehicles clean on this day and decorate it with flowers and leaves of mango tree. Sweets are made. The young people distribute leaves of a particular tree which are of symbolic gold.
People usually stay late in the night.
Kaartikee Ekaadashi -celebrations are similar to AashhaDhii ekaadashii but on a smaller scale. People make dishes made up of saabudaaNaa, peanuts, sweet potato etc. It signifies the victory of good over evil. The festival is the time for family reunion. Women indulge in making all kinds of sweets and children enjoy themselves with fireworks.