{
  "id": 19168936,
  "title": "Diwali 2026 Celebrations Across Malwa-Nimar Showcase Unique Traditions, Grand Rangolis, Cow Worship, Govardhan Puja And Community Unity In Madhya Pradesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/diwali-2026-celebrations-across-malwa-nimar-showcase-unique",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/diwali-2026-celebrations-across-malwa-nimar-showcase-unique-traditions-grand-rangolis-cow-worship-govardhan-puja-and-community-unity-in-madhya-pradesh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diwali celebrations in Malwa-Nimar, Madhya Pradesh, showcased unique traditions and grand displays of culture. The Maharaja Bhoj Utsav Samiti organized events at the historic Bhojshala, featuring a rangoli competition that depicted significant historical events. Devotees participated in the Gaay Gohari festival, with cows being worshipped by participants from various communities. The Narsingh Temple in Narsinghpura saw the worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi and Dadi Rani Sati by Collector Divyank Singh. Across towns like Kukshi, Mandleshwar, and Susner, women and girls decorated their homes with colorful rangolis, symbolizing the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi. In rural areas, the traditional Chhoda festival was celebrated, where villagers decorated their cows and performed rituals. Markets in Pansemal saw a surge in business, with traders receiving support from the local government. The Diwali celebration in Ayodhya settlement included cow worship by Collector Bharsat and interactions with residents.",
  "summary": "Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Maharaja Bhoj Utsav Samiti organised a Diwali gathering and rangoli competition at the historic Bhojshala in Dhar, illuminating the premises with lamps and colourful decorations. The event showcased Bhojshala's history, Raja Bhoj's reign and the committee's campaign for the installation of Goddess Vagdevi's idol. Organisers said the rangoli depicted Raja Bhoj's coronation…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}