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Center Owned by Herald Publications (Goa)Beyond the Effigies Rediscovering Goa’s Narkasurs Tradition
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Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, marked the 10th edition of Deepotsav on Saturday, November 7, lighting over 36 lakh earthen lamps along the banks of the Saryu river. Organisers highlighted the festival’s universal message, recalling the ancient Sanatan principle “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” – a prayer to move from darkness to light and dispel ignorance, ego, violence and animosity. The report notes that the celebrations saw nearly 10 lakh more earthen lamps lit than an unspecified earlier count, but the comparison point is not detailed.
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In Hindu tradition, Diwali is celebrated by defeating Narakasura and symbolically eating Kaarit (a bitter fruit). But nowadays, it seems that Narakasura himself has become the main attraction of Diwali!. Youngsters spend almost one and a half to two months, working day and night, creating Narakasura…
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In Hindu tradition, Diwali is celebrated by defeating Narakasura and symbolically eating Kaarit (a bitter fruit). But nowadays, it seems that Narakasura himself has become the main attraction of Diwali!. Youngsters spend almost one and a half to two months, working day and night, creating Narakasura…
