A team of soldiers from Mike Battalion reached Soni village where houses were decorated with lights and the troops were welcomed with Dhols and flowers. This was followed by an exchange of sweets and pleasantries.
"A special Diwali. Papa [?] and lots of pyaar from people who bring light into my life everyday.Have a great year,everyone. #happydiwali," Masaba wrote on Instagram.
The effigy of Narakasura was burned by the residents of Panaji on Saturday to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king, Narakasura. This tradition symbolises the triumph of good over evil and the welcoming of the new year in the lunar calendar.
The community of the US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali with US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Sunday with festive lights, sweets, and rangoli.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepawali with the security forces. "Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces", Prime Minister Modi said in a post on X.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Diwali and said that people of different religions and faiths celebrate this festival and spread the message of love, brotherhood and harmony
The officers and jawans of the Indian Army in Naushera in J-K's Rajouri district celebrated the festival of Diwali on Saturday by lighting candles and Diyas away from their homes.