Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 20 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Diwali.
Rajasthan CM wished for happiness, prosperity, and well-being for all the people.
“Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all the residents of the state on this festival symbolising the victory of righteousness over evil! May the boundless grace of Lord Shri Ram, the embodiment of compassion, and Mother Janaki bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being to all your lives. May this festival of lights also spread peace, prosperity, and positive energy throughout the state. This is my heartfelt wish,” he said in a post on X.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Diwali wishes to the people of India.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us.”
The Prime Minister also urged Indian consumers to buy domestically made “Swadeshi” products during the festival, encouraging the purchase of Indian-made products and supporting local artisans.
“Let’s mark this festive season by celebrating the hardwork, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let’s buy Indian products and say–Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to also do the same,” wrote PM Modi on X.
Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian festival of lights. ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light, and ‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights. It celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Diwali is a five-day festival that starts on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, people buy jewellery or utensils and worship God. The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. It is also called Chhoti Diwali or Small Diwali.
The third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations. People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day and offer prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperity. The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Govardhan Puja. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony, and brothers give gifts to their sisters. (ANI)
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