Goa: People burn effigies of demon Narakasura to celebrate Diwali

Oct 31, 2024

With festive spirit around, firework displays, feasts and prayers taking over the celebratory zeal of Diwali, the people of Panaji in Goa burned the...

Goa: People burn effigies of demon Narakasura on Diwali eve

Nov 12, 2023

The effigy of Narakasura was burned by the residents of Panaji on Saturday to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king,...

"DMK district secretary openly saying that PM should be killed": Hindu Makkal Katchi founding chief

Nov 21, 2025

The remarks came after DMK South District Secretary Jayapalan reportedly compared Prime Minister Modi to the demon king Narakasura during political commentary in the...

Nepal's Kathmandu Valley welcomes festive season burning effigy of demon deity "Ghantakarna"

Jul 23, 2025

Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) which also is known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon...

Goa congress holds protest against fuel prices, inflation in Mapusa

Nov 04, 2021

Mapusa (Goa) [India], November 4 : On the eve of Diwali, Goa Congress held a protest against fuel prices and inflation by burning effigy...

Nepal celebrates Gathemangal festival commemorating demon deity Ghantakarna

Aug 02, 2024

Making an effigy of the demon deity Ghantakarna on the crossroads, setting it on fire and dragging it down to the river is part...