People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon 'Narakasura' in the early hours of November 12 to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people and urged them to buy local products to celebrate the festival.
Goa has a long held tradition of making the effigies of Narakasura and burning them on Deepavali, marking the victory of good over evil.
The 'Narakasur Vadh' (killing of the demon) competitions were held across the coastal State to celebrate the festival.
