def pattern(n):
# Upper part of the pattern
for i in range(1, n + 1):
print('*' * i)
# Lower part of the pattern
for i in range(n - 1, 0, -1):
print('*' * i)
# Take input from user
n = int(input("Enter the value of n: "))
# Call the function
pattern(n)
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