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The festivals
which are celebrated in Pune are:-
The Ganesh Festival :-
Lord Ganesh, the patron deity of Maharashtra,
is the God of wisdom. The 11-day festival begins with the installation of
beautifully sculpted Ganesh idols in homes and mandaps, colorfully decorated,
depicting religious themes or current events. People take Ganesh idols in
procession to the accompaniment of music and dance for immersion in the sea or
nearby river or lake on the 11th day.
Diwali Festival :-
The most beautiful of all Indian
festivals, Diwali is a celebration of lights. The Diwali night in particular is
a delightful feast to watch. On the same night "Laxmi Poojan" is held and
the Goddess is venerated. Legend has it that Laxmi the Goddess of wealth visits
all the houses hence all the houses are well-lighted and kept open. Diwali also
ushers the" Hindu New Year".
Holi :-
Each year, after a successful winter harvest,
people get ready to welcome the spring with Holi - the festival of colors.
Brightly colored powders are applied on faces, and there is plenty of music,
dance and sweets to fill the rest of the day. The exuberant display of colors
symbolizes the advent of a colorful and prosperous spring season.
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