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Nabadwip in Bengali means nine islands and is an eastern town in the state of West Bengal and is close to Bangladesh. The names of the islands are as follows; Antardwip, Simantadwip, Rudradwip, Madhyadwip, Godrumdwip, Ritudwip, Jahnudwip, Modadrumdwip, and Koladwip. Nabadwip is a place of religious importance and pilgrims from all over the world come down and celebrate the Nabadwip Mandala Parikrama, which involves a procession while chanting religious verses. Holidays like Guru Purnima and Rash Purnima, celebrated on full moon days, are also of importance here.