Religion
Savjis follow Hinduism with emphasis on Shakti pooja. As such the family deities of the Savjis are manifestations of the goddess Shakti like Jagadamba mata, Durga Mata, Hinglaj Mata and Bhawani Mata. All religious ceremonies are performed as per Vedic rituals. Being Kshatriyas and as prescribed by ancient Hindu scriptures, savjis perform thread ceremony (Upanayana) for boys. Men are only supposed to marry after their upanayan. Dasara or Dusshera is the main festival in the community and forms the period of Shakti worship and is observed for nine days or navaratri.
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