People of Puducherry on Saturday observed Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathy Pooja with religious fervour and gaity and also embarking on a cleanliness drive.

Special poojas were conducted on the ninth day of the Navarathri festival at various temples and people made a beeline to offer prayers.
Pumpkins, an essential part of the celebration, were selling like hot cakes.
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Owners of shops, business establishments and workshops dusted their premises.
Residential premises were also cleaned and poojas were performed to Goddess Saraswathi.
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