Night of the demon.
Introduction from an earlier post –
In Goa is prevalent the quaint practice – perhaps unique in India – of the reenactment of the Narkasur prasanga. On the eve of Diwali, effigies of Narkasur are mounted at village squares and towns. After a night of boisterous revelry, they are consigned to flames at dawn.
These photos were taken last month on October 21, 2014, the eve of Diwali. I have also put together a short video below that captures some of the sights and sounds of the revelry.
All my posts on this theme are consolidated here.

In Mala, Panjim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

Man-eater in Britona
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Panjim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In St. Inez, Panjim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Mala, Panjim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Britona
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Krishna confronts Narkasur, in Ekoshi
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Thivim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Chimbel
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Pomburpa
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Mala, Panjim
5D Mark III, 24-105L

Traditional Narkasur in Chimbel
5D Mark III, 24-105L

In Chorão
5D Mark III, 24-105L
Music credit: Raga Shankara by Bismillah Khan.
Congratulations on compiling the best collection of Narkasura photographs !! – ever.
Another invaluable documentation of a Goan heritage.
How long does it take to build a Narkasura?
Great shots!
I would say, 5 days or so. The facemask is usually sourced from local artists for whom this is a good opportunity to bring in some extra income.