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Diwali 2022: Devotees take dip in Holy Sarovar of Golden Temple

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Diwali 2022: Devotees take dip in Holy Sarovar of Golden Temple
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Amritsar (Punjab), October 24: On the festival of Diwali, devotees in Punjab were seen taking a holy dip in the Golden Temple's Holy Sarovar. At the golden temple, devotees were seen lighting lamps and praying. To commemorate Diwali, the entire Golden Temple was lavishly decorated with lights and garlands. The festival of lights commemorates Lord Ram's 14-year exile from Ayodhya. People all over the country celebrate the festival in special ways, such as making rangolis, hosting Diwali parties at their homes, and preparing delectable cuisines and sweets. However, pollution concerns have hampered the festival's enduring appeal since a big number of people burst crackers.
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Also Read | 10 mobiles, huge quantity of drugs seized from Ludhiana Central Jail According to the Hindu calendar, Narak Chaturdashi occurs on the fourteenth day of Kartik month. This year, Narak Chaturdashi falls on the same day as Diwali (October 24). The celebration is held across India to commemorate Lord Krishna's triumph over the mythical demon king Narakasura. Narakasur, an asura (demon), was slain on this day by Krishna and Satyabhama, according to Hindu legend. Also Read | Ladakh: PM Modi arrives in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with Indian Army -PTC News
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