On the day following Diwali, Govardhan Puja is celebrated to commemorate the feat of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavana from the wrath of Indra.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the Udaipur market and participated in Diwali celebrations, praising the efforts of the people in decorating the market.
Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, along with the First Lady of Tripura, N. Renuka, celebrated Diwali with children at the Raj Bhavan in Agartala on Monday.
On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal and Chief of the Air Staff A P Singh visited the Ladakh sector and interacted with Indian Air Force and Indian Army personnel deployed in the region on Monday.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the grand celebration of Maa Kali Puja organized by Tripura Police officials and staff at AD Nagar in state's capital Agartala.
Considering the additional movement of passengers during the festivities, North Eastern Railway has notified 145 special puja trains which would run continuously till all the passengers return after Chhath festival. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) for North Eastern Railway, Pankaj K