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MMCL | Last updated on - Nov 15, 2020, 09:59 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshare Comments (0) 01/9A happy Diwali in Pune Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated across Pune and other parts of Maharashtra on Saturday with fervour, but in a subdued manner under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Laxmi Pujan, the main day of Diwali, and Naraka Chaturdashi, was celebrated on the same day on Saturday. Punekars began their day early and indulged in Abhyanga Snan (ritual bath) as per the customs of a traditional Diwali Pahat . Early morning Diwali Pahat cultural programmes in major cities across Maharashtra, including Pune, have become an integral part of the festival. However, these programmes were missing this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. ....