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Diwali (Deepavali)

Dewali (Diwali) is the day when the festive focus has shifted from the city stores and markets to homes and hearths. Everyone greeting everyone else with warmth and affection. Goa wears a festive look with colourful "Akashdive" (skylamps) and festoons.

In Diwali's symbolic victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness, giant effigies of the demon 'Narkasura' are burnt in the early hours of the morning. Before the burning ceremony of these effigies are paraded in the streets of Panjim, Mapusa, Margao and Vasco. Even in villages like Assagao, youngsters put up sizable Narkasuras.


Location:
Throughout Goa

Festive Month:
October-November

Religion:
Hindu Festival

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