New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people and wished the festival brought them joy and well-being.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and performed darshan and pooja of Lord Rama here on the eve of Diwali.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Gateway of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai were lit up on the eve of Diwali.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali here on Sunday.
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): People in Dubrgarh on Sunday thronged the market ahead of the Diwali celebrations. This could be seen after the two years of Corona pandemic that normalcy has been restored and festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Sunday approved the proposal to increase the dearness allowance of government employees by four percent as a festive gift.
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): A huge throng gathered at the footbridge of the Anand Vihar Metro Station in the national capital ahead of the festival season.
Every year, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs celebrate Diwali to symbolise the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and joy over despair. After two years, people are gearing up to celebrate Diwali in grand style.
Akhnoor [Jammu and Kashmir], October 23 (ANI): As the festivities began with Dhanteras on Saturday, Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector celebrated the auspicious festival by lighting oil lamps.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 23 (ANI): People thronged jewellery markets in Kolkata on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival.
Dakshindari (West Bengal) [India], October 23 (ANI): Potters in West Bengal's Dakshindari are hopeful for a good sale of earthen lamps during the ongoing festive season as the state has immersed in festive fervour.