Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to light a 'Shri Ram Jyoti' in their homes and celebrate Deepavali on January 22, when the idol of Lord Ram will be consecrated at the grand Temple in Ayodhya
Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the distinguished guests witnessed the lighting of earthen lamps on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, alongside the mesmerizing Ganga Arti and Dev Deepavali festivities at Kashi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness about the presence of diplomats from several nations, who got a glimpse of India's cultural vibrancy in Kashi's Dev Deepavali.
Millions of lamps illuminate Varanasi's ghat's as devotees throng the holy city for Dev Deepavali celebrations, which is also known as 'the Diwali of the Gods' or 'festival of lights of the Gods,' on Monday."
Organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the distinguished guests will bear witness to the lighting of earthen lamps on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, alongside the mesmerizing Ganga Arti and Dev Deepavali festivities at Kashi.
According to the order of the Supreme Court, on the pleas of the Government of Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of Deepavali, people were allowed to use firecrackers for 2 hours only, from 6 am to 7 am and from 7 pm to 8 pm.
In the video, he can be heard saying, "Hi everyone, I am here with Mr Karthik today and he is going to teach me how to play sitar." The Singapre deputy PM is then heard wishing people on Diwali in Tamil. "Iniya Deepavali Valthukkal," he said.
"Today, Uttar Pradesh Governor, Chied Minister will be present. Moreover, envoys from more than 50 countries will attend this event today and will be witnesses to this 'Sanatan' culture," Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said.
Dhanteras, dedicated to worshipping the Goddess of Wealth, marks an auspicious day for new purchases and people tend to grab onto some form of financial investment. And with Dhanteras commences the five-day Deepavali festivities.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Sydney Opera House lit up on Sunday after several world leaders including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival across the world.
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In a statement, Albanese explained how the celebration of "Deepavali" is a testament to the strong and successful multicultural nation that modern Australia represents.