Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Wednesday said that UNESCO's action to inscribe Deepawali in the Intangible Heritage List shows that India is heading towards being 'Vishwaguru'.
The three-day ritual, observed annually during the holy month of Margasira, began on Wednesday as the lunar calendar entered Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. The festival holds deep religious significance, signifying ancestral remembrance and divine offering, with Lord Jagannath and his siblin
"Today is Dev Deepawali in Puri Dham. From today onwards, for three days, Mahaprabhu and the other two siblings will wear white attire and perform the 'Shradh' ritual for their ancestors. This is a very big tradition. It shows that the traditions followed by ordinary humans, Mahaprabhu fo
As part of the celebrations, a grand light and sound show took place at the ghats of Varanasi, further enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartiest greetings of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepavali to all family members across the country. May this divine occasion, connected to Indian culture and spirituality, bring happiness, peace, health, and prosperity to everyone. May our sacred tradition as
It is believed that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, or Shipra on this day removes all sins and grants moksha (liberation).
The preparations are in full swing at the Ganga Ghats in Varanasi for Dev Deepawali, which will be celebrated tomorrow on November 5, coinciding with Kartik Poornima.
On the occasion of Dev Deepavali, Varanasi gears up for Dev Deepavali celebrations, featuring a laser show and cultural performances at Raj Ghat, said Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam on Friday.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
Emphasising dedication and professionalism, VP Radhakrishnan encouraged continued efforts towards strengthening parliamentary processes and serving the nation with commitment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, at the Vice-President's Enclave on Monday. The Vice-President warmly received the Prime Minister, and the two leaders exchanged Deepawali greetings on the occasion, Vice President's Secretariat said in a release.<