New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali or Deepawali, everyone is seen soaking in the festive spirit. Diwali is associated with lights and diyas, illuminating the lives of friends, family and people around with sweets offered in abundance. Bollywood celebrities too thronged social media to wish fans.
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T 3720 -Happy divali .. pic.twitter.com/omcV7M56R8
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 13, 2020
इस दीपावली,भारत राष्ट्र के आदर्श और महानायक भगवान श्री राम की पुण्य स्मृतियों को युगों युगों तक भारत की चेतना में सुरक्षित रखने के लिए एक ऐसा सेतु बनाये जो आने वाले पीढ़ियों को राम से जोड़ कर रखे।इसी प्रयास में हमारा भी एक छोटा संकल्प है - राम सेतु
आप सबको दीपावली की शुभ कामनाएंl pic.twitter.com/529Svh0iB2— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 14, 2020
Deepavali, the Festival of Lights and cheer is here. Here’s wishing everyone a happy, peaceful and safe Diwali!
This one is especially for the Indian Army, who make it possible for the rest of us to stay safe#HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/18b5GLV1HP— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 14, 2020
Happy Diwali to you and yours.... lots of love and positivity always....let there always be light ...the light of knowledge...the light of love ... and the light of self awareness ....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) November 14, 2020
दीवाली और नए साल के ढेर सारी शुकामनाएं एवम प्यार #HappyDiwali
— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) November 14, 2020
May the light of the diyas illuminate your life with joy and prosperity.. Wish you all a very #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/wSgAgWy9N3
— Raashi (@RaashiKhanna) November 14, 2020
Happppy happppy Diwali to all of you may there be love and light, peace and happiness in all your lives pic.twitter.com/1MAH2IjsbJ
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) November 14, 2020
On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped and an elaborate puja is performed in the evening, praying for good health, wealth and prosperity. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi, bestows her devotees with wealth and prosperity on this day if prayed to with utmost faith and sincerity.
Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated in the country. Neighbourhoods are beautifully lit-up with lamps, hanging lights and other decorative items. Rangoli designs can be seen outside houses, flower decorations and abundant sweets are stacked up for guests.
This year precautions will be taken due to the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing, wearing masks, gloves add up to the routine for keeping the COVID-19 outbreak at bay.
Here's wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!
