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Diwali Pahat in Nashik Begins with Singer Komakli’s Melodious Rendition
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:35 AM
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The early‑morning Diwali Pahat ceremony in Nashik was inaugurated by a soulful performance of singer Komakli, marking the start of the city’s festive celebrations.
Nashik welcomed the first light of Diwali with a traditional Pahat ceremony on the morning of the festival. The event opened with a live rendition by noted vocalist Komakli, whose classical and devotional songs set a reverent tone for the day.
Organisers arranged a modest stage near the city’s main temple, where devotees gathered to listen and offer prayers. The singer’s performance featured popular bhajans and regional folk tunes, reflecting the cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
The early‑hour celebration is part of a broader series of Diwali events across the state, aimed at preserving ritual music and fostering community participation. Attendees described the atmosphere as serene and uplifting, emphasizing the role of music in enhancing the spiritual significance of Diwali.
Local authorities reported a well‑managed crowd with no incidents, and the ceremony concluded with the lighting of lamps and a collective chant of "Shubh Diwali" among participants.
Organisers arranged a modest stage near the city’s main temple, where devotees gathered to listen and offer prayers. The singer’s performance featured popular bhajans and regional folk tunes, reflecting the cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
The early‑hour celebration is part of a broader series of Diwali events across the state, aimed at preserving ritual music and fostering community participation. Attendees described the atmosphere as serene and uplifting, emphasizing the role of music in enhancing the spiritual significance of Diwali.
Local authorities reported a well‑managed crowd with no incidents, and the ceremony concluded with the lighting of lamps and a collective chant of "Shubh Diwali" among participants.