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Diwali celebrations begin in Sindh

SUKKUR: Diwali Festival (the festival of light) celebrations begun with religious fervor, traditional zeal and enthusiasm across northern Sindh.

People of the Sukkur and its adjoining areas also illuminated their worship places on the eve of Diwali Festival.

All celebrations would end at Sunday late night, the people visited friends, relatives and exchanged sweets and gifts. Special ceremonies were held by local Hindu community in connection with the festival.

The Hindu leaders cut the Diwali cake and distributed gifts and sweets.

The Pandits and devotees held prayers in different temples for integrity, solidarity and security of the Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the Sukkur district administration has made tight security arrangements in and around the Hindu temples to avert any untoward incident.

Diwali is the biggest festival of the Hindus, often referred to as the ‘Festival of Lights’. The festival, which also marks the ahead of the New Year for Hindus, celebrates the return of Lord Ram along with his wife, Sita, and brother, Lakshman, from a 14-year-old exile in Ayodhya, said Pandit of Sadhu Bela Temple Rajesh.

The three daylong celebrations are preceded by poojas inside homes, known as Dhanteras. Homes are lit up with earthen lamps while rangoli (dyed rice) is used to craft patterns on the floor to welcome Lord Ram and his wife, Sita.

“The concept is such that when Lord Ram and Sita visit our houses, they like the colours and designs,” Ms Neha told the Media.

According to her, some people make the Rangoli on their own, while others use stencils to perfect the design. While using dyed rice is a traditional practice, others may go for more innovation, she added.

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M M Alam

M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career four decades ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.