A Kali Puja and Diwali pandal themed after the Ram Mandir has attracted many devotees in Assam's Karimganj district. The celebrations are lively, with a significant number of people visiting the beautifully decorated pandal to offer prayers to Goddess Kali.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti shared heartfelt wishes for Diwali in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating the Festival of Lights and honouring the contributions of Indian Americans.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday spoke about Delhi pollution and preparations that the Delhi government would be following post Diwali.
People in South Indian states on Thursday celebrated the festival of Diwali by bursting crackers thronging temples and having family gatherings. Political leaders and celebrities wished people on this occasion.
With festive spirit around, firework displays, feasts and prayers taking over the celebratory zeal of Diwali, the people of Panaji in Goa burned the effigy of the demon Narakasura.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is set to celebrate Diwali in a unique and 'compassionate way' this year by joining beneficiary families of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Gandhinagar
Priest of the temple, Mahesh Sharma told ANI, "Following the tradition, Diwali festival was celebrated here during the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal temple. As part of the rituals, a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit, which includes milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey. Fruit ju
Aarti performed at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, on the occasion of Diwali. Different parts of the country are decked up to celebrate Diwali. Known as the 'Festival of Lights', Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid floral tributes to the first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the national capital on his birth anniversary, which is also celebrated as National Unity Day.