Photo Gallery: Narka Chaturdashi celebrations in Goa

There are many legends related to the festival of Diwali in India. Diwali in Goa is marked by Narkachaturdashi, in which huge effigies of the demon Narkasur are built and then burnt. In Goa the Narkasur legend of Diwali is well known and is the reason for the Diwali celebrations. According to the legend of Narkasur it is known that in the ancient times, the beautiful land of Goi or Gomantak ... more info »