The festival of Diwali is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness across the country. There is excitement everywhere. People have decorated their homes, shops and markets with colorful lights and lamps. Every city from Delhi to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar and Jaipur is illuminated with lights. From children to adults, everyone is seen immersed in the joy of the festival. Beautiful pictures and videos of Diwali are emerging from every corner of the country. You also see how this festival of lights is being celebrated across the country.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the historic Lal Chowk of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir was illuminated with lights when 11,000 earthen lamps were lit around the clock tower and the message ‘Bharat Vishva Guru’ was engraved on them. This picture of Lal Chowk, once known for separatist rallies, stone pelting and terrorist incidents, today appeared to reflect peace, cultural unity and the changing identity of the new Kashmir. On this special occasion, local people, tourists, Kashmiri Pandits, youth and Muslim women also celebrated Diwali along with people of Hindu community.
On the occasion of Diwali, 11,000 earthen lamps were lit at the clock tower located in the historic Lal Chowk of Srinagar.
South Extension illuminated with lights on Diwali
country’s capital Delhi On the occasion of Diwali, the shops in South Extension area were illuminated with colorful lights.
People celebrated the festival of Diwali by burning firecrackers in Lodhi Estate area of Delhi.
Jhandewalan and Gol Market illuminated with lights on Diwali
People celebrated the festival of Diwali by burning firecrackers around Jhandewalan and Gol Market in Delhi. On the occasion of the Festival of Lights, the entire area was illuminated with colorful lights.
Srinagar’s clock tower illuminated with lights on Diwali
The clock tower located at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir has been decorated with attractive lights and decorations. A large number of people gathered here to participate in the Diwali celebrations.
Kashmiri Pandits celebrated Diwali in Sun Temple
Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the festival of Diwali with joy and devotion at the historic Sun Temple. On this auspicious occasion, devotees worshiped Lord Shri Ram and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and prosperity for everyone.
Unique picture of Lal Chowk
Mamta Banerjee had darshan of Maa Kali
Former Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee reached the Kali Puja Pandal near her residence in Kalighat and had darshan of Goddess Kali and offered prayers.
CM Samrat Chaudhary celebrated Diwali with family
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary celebrated the festival of Diwali by lighting lamps at his official residence with his family.
Akshardham temple illuminated with lights on Diwali
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Delhi was decorated with attractive lights. On this occasion, devotees offered prayers in the temple.
Rajasthan Deputy CM Premchand Bairwa performed Mahalakshmi Puja
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa along with his family performed Mahalakshmi Puja on the occasion of Diwali at his Civil Lines residence in Jaipur.
CM Manik Saha reached the court of Mother Tripura Sundari
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said, “We celebrate Diwali here. You can have darshan of Maa Tripura Sundari here. We come here every year. Aarti has been organized here and Diwali fair is also being organised. My prayer is that there should always be peace in Tripura. I have wished the same to Maa.”
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak wished Diwali
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak said, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state. May this festival bring happiness, prosperity and peace to every home.”
Lucknow lit up on Diwali
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, sparkled with colorful lights.
Kashi shines on Diwali
Varanasi sparkled with colorful lights.
Ram temple lit up on Diwali
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya was grandly decorated with colorful lights.
Soldiers celebrated Diwali on Jaisalmer border
While people across the country are celebrating Diwali with their families and loved ones, BSF soldiers posted on the International Border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan are celebrating the festival of lights with fellow officers and soldiers away from their homes. The soldiers deployed in the security of the country shared the happiness of Diwali with each other.
CM Sukhu celebrated Diwali with girls
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu celebrated the festival of Diwali with girls at Mashobra Balika Ashram, Shimla.
Bangla Sahib lit up on Bandi Chhod Diwas
On the auspicious occasion of Bandi Chhod Day, Delhi’s Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was decorated with attractive lights.
Soldiers celebrated Diwali on LoC
Indian Army soldiers deployed on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir celebrated the festival of lights in their units away from their homes. The soldiers shared the happiness of Diwali together.
CM Mohan Yadav celebrated Diwali with policemen
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav celebrated the festival of Diwali with policemen at Nagjhiri police station in Ujjain.
Madurai echoes with firecrackers on Diwali
In Madurai city of Tamil Nadu, people celebrated the festival of Diwali by burning firecrackers and sparklers.
Golden Temple illuminated with lamps
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Day, devotees lit lamps in the Golden Temple.
India Gate and Parliament House lit up on Diwali
Delhi’s India Gate, Parliament House and major government buildings were illuminated with colorful lights.
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