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'.
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil.
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil. Recognising the festival's cultural and social importance, UNESCO has
In a post on X, he said, "A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, marking the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom, Ayodhya, which is celebrated globally, is added to the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list."
For actor Priyanka Chopra and her husband, singer Nick Jonas, Diwali was "full of heart and love." The couple, who celebrated the festival of lights with friends in New York, shared glimpses of their intimate celebration with daughter Malti Marie.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Los Angeles City Hall City Council hosted a special celebration in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles. First-ever Indian American City Councilmember Nithya Raman organised the event, highlighting the growing recognition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, following a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on the occasion of the festival of lights.
Bollywood star couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated the festival of lights with their close friends and family members. Alia shared the glimpses of their fun-filled Diwali celebration, posting adorable pictures of Ranbir, her daughter Raha, Shaheen Bhatt, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, an
US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other world leaders extend Diwali greetings on Monday as India celebrated the festival of light with fervour.