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Pune illuminates with 65,000 lamps ahead of 'Diwali'
by Shivaji
Pune:
Around 65,000 earthen lamps were lighted up on
the occasion of 'Deepotsav' to herald Diwali, the
festival of lights by hundreds of women at the Shaniwarwada
Palace here. The women worked meticulously, as they
lighted up these traditional lamps popularly called
'Diyas', to create fascinating designs and patterns.
Deepotsav is today an annual affair. Hundreds of visitors
from across India and abroad converge here on this
occasion. The even is being conducted by the Chaitanya
Hasya Yoga Mandal (Chaitanya Laughter Yoga Group)
since 2002. "We have been celebrating the event since
2002. We have lighted up 65,000 diyas. We have made
these designs after lot of hard work," said Vitthal
Kate, an organiser. For the visitors, the sight of
so many lighted up lamps in different patterns is
quite an enchanting experience. "It feels good to
be here, seeing so many Diyas. I have been coming
here for past two-three years. These people make different
designs every year," said Ritika Chander, a visitor.
-Oct 26,
2008
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