Watch: Residents of Panaji burn an effigy of Narakasura to celebrate Diwali

Name: Watch: Residents of Panaji burn an effigy of Narakasura to celebrate Diwali
Uploaded: 2021-11-04T11:41:29.067788+05:30
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Description: Diwali celebrations in Goa include burning firecracker-stuffed effigies of Asura king Narakasura to mark Hindu god Krishna’s victory over him.

Diwali celebrations in Goa include burning firecracker-stuffed effigies of Asura king Narakasura to mark Hindu god Krishna’s victory over him.

Scroll Staff

Nov 04, 2021 · 11:41 am

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#WATCH Effigy of 'Narakasura' burnt in Goa's Panaji early morning today, as part of #Deepawali celebrations pic.twitter.com/k5XhDovfEQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2021

Artists from villages would get together fir weeks to make these innovative Narkasurs. Hats off to these artists. Check out these illuminated Narkasurs from Candolim, Calangute, Nerul, Parra and Mapusa. #narkasur #goa #artists #art #artistsontwitter #narkasura pic.twitter.com/2hX2nhGU7p
— Goa Times (@GoaTimesTOI) November 3, 2021