auspicious occasion

collocation in English

meaningsofauspiciousandoccasion

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auspicious
adjective
uk
/ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/us
/ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/
suggesting a positive and ...
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occasion
noun[C]
uk
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/us
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/
a particular time, especially when something happens or ...
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(Definition ofauspiciousandoccasionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I hardly know how to express my thoughts on thisauspiciousoccasion.
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In the midst of all our political acrimony we would wish her all that she would wish herself on such anauspiciousoccasion.
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It was a great pleasure for me to welcome so many former colleagues on thatauspiciousoccasion.
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I am very pleased that on thisauspiciousoccasionthe results of our collaboration also allow us to finalise the details regarding the seventh framework research programme.
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This is anauspiciousoccasion.
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The celestial dancers and singers performed on thisauspiciousoccasionand the deities showered flowers on the child.
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People from far off assemble here to witness the dramas held on thisauspiciousoccasion.
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Members of the news media had arrived at the base earlier to mark thisauspiciousoccasion.
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The ceremony is held as a part of marriage festival or anyauspiciousoccasionin the family when family members get together.
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A very popular dessert cooked in everyauspiciousoccasion.
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Many people carry out this puja immediately after or along with anauspiciousoccasionlike a marriage or moving into a new house or any other success in life.
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Especially for those who faced diminished opportunities in getting together with relatives and friends, auspicious occasions and festivals were ' ready-made ' opportunities for reunions.
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The value of interdependence within family and community was enshrined in the principle of reciprocity as was the transmission of cultural heritage and the celebration of auspicious occasions and festivals.
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Inside, a bronze bell hangs from the ceiling to be rung on auspicious occasions.
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The distribution of prasadam on auspicious occasions are distributed by the kaaranavrs at this place.
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The song and dance is mainly performed by the womenfolk during marriages and other auspicious occasions.
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Made on festive and auspicious occasions, they are given to visiting relatives.
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Previous research had also shown a complementary effect, mortality falling before auspicious occasions and rising again afterwards.
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On auspicious occasions like marriages, the whole of a lane is invited to the party.
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Such recitations will also occur on auspicious occasions, such as the inauguration of a new temple or home or to provide blessings upon those who hear.
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