Goa welcomes festival of lights

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27 Oct 2019 08:03 PM

Diwali was celebrated across Goa with devotion and religious fervor. Diwali festival symbolizes journey of mankind into the brightness by overcoming the darkness.



Diwali comprises of five festivals- Dhantryodashi, Diwali, Kuber-Lakshmi pujan, Bali Pratipada and Bhaubij.


Diwali starts during the wee hours after burning the effigy of Narkasur. People lit fireworks and follow an old age tradition to break karit.


Diwali got more into festive mood as rain had took a break. In the evening diyas and akashkandil were lit.



Diwali is incomplete without fov. Various types of dishes made from fov are served in every household.


Goans visit neighbouring houses to share sweets and fov.


Chief Minister Pramod Sawant performed puja of lord Krishna on the occasion of Dhantrayodas at Harimandir in Margao on Saturday.


Rangoli is also attraction of diwali in every household. 


Reporter: Bureau | Desk: Jawahar Barve | Camera: Amar Chawaria



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