Festive scenes at Diwali time in Goa

Roxanne D'silva & Evelyn Siqueira

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

You know it’s the festival of lights when you are greeted with some familiar festive sights such as …

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SWEETS

If there’s a festival, sweets can’t be far behind. At Diwali time, delicious mithai in pretty boxes and eye-catching festive packaging are on sale.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | sweets | mithai | Photo: Katia Goes

NARKASUR

In the run up to Diwali, youth get together and unleash their creativity, making Narkasurs in different sizes and designs all over Goa.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | Narkasur | Photo: Sandeep Desai

AKASH KANDIL

Brightly lit akash kandils – traditional or modern, handmade or purchased – adorn the entrance of Hindu homes at Diwali time in Goa.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | akash kandil | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SHOPS, TOO

Not only homes, but shops are also adorned with garlands and torans, adding to the festive spirit.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

DIYAS

Rows of little earthen oil lamps, diyas, form a delightful sight during the festival of light.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | diya | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

RANGOLI

On this occasion, artistic rangolis are made in homes to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Diwali celebrations | Goa | Festivals | Diwali | rangoli | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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