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We start the celebration by getting up early and having an oil bath, which is believed to cleanse our sins After the bath we break the Karit fruit with our toe, which is symbolic to the killing of the demon god Narakasura. We then visit the temple at Upvan and offer the plate of faral to the God. We, however, will be visiting Talao Pali and watch the vibrant celebration which happens there,” said Rohit Sangve (25), a Kharkar Ali resident.We all go to each others’ homes and draw rangolis, light diyas painted to match these rangolis and binge on festive snacks and sweets. Then the whole family feasts on it for breakfast,” said Aditi Ghangurde, a resident of Pokhran Road No.1.After starting the day on a traditional note, devotees spend the rest of the day visiting friends and families, exchanging sweets and traditional savory snacks and creating rangolis.“While we start the celebration by getting up early and having an oil bath, which is believed to cleanse our sins, followed by the aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and touching our elder’s feet, we spend the rest of the day in fun activities with our friends..