By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 06th October:- Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is
celebrated on a grand scale in the state of Goa. This year, the festival of
Diwali is a curtain raiser as it coincides with the commencement of
the tourism season. Goa is gearing up for Diwali and preparations have
started with excitement and zeal across the state.
In Goa, this festival of lights has a unique significance as the
Goans celebrate Narkachaturdashi on
the eve of Diwali. The Narkasur legend of
Diwali is well known and is the reason for the Diwali celebrations in Goa.
Legend has it that the demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna
and the good defeated the evil. Narakasura had terrorized the locals,
killed citizens of the town and exploited them. The day when Krishna came to
the rescue of these people falls a day before Lakshmi Puja. Goans celebrate
Diwali mainly on Naraka Chaturdashi. This marked the end of darkness and the
beginning of light.
Here the people make huge effigies and parade
them in processions and are later burnt at dawn amidst a lot of firework
display marking the beginning of the festival of Diwali.
Narkasur competitions are also held in the major cities of Goa.
The locals celebrate Diwali to signify light triumphing over
darkness. This day is celebrated by
distributing various sweets & gifts, and locals decorate their houses with
bright lights, which bring good luck and happiness.
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