India, Oct. 19 -- For about two decades, very noticeably, there has been a marked scaling down of Durga Puja and Diwali celebrations in Dimapur. One remembers the time when the air was filled with festivities come Durga Puja in Nagaland's biggest city and only commercial hub. This was the most happening place commercially year-round. Dimapur was home to the largest population of non-Nagas in this State, most of whose presence dated back to even before World War II. So, obviously, Durga Puja and Diwali were celebrated with much fervor and gaiety, and Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Dimapur is home to people of all religions and is often called "Mini India," so it wasn't only the Hindus who celebrated these two major religious ...
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