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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
Channel: Scroll Staff
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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