New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared warm Diwali greetings with the nation on Thursday, wishing for a healthy, happy, and prosperous future for all citizens. In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his hopes, stating, “Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha.”
State leaders across the country joined PM Modi in extending their best wishes for the festive occasion. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed his hopes that Diwali would inspire energy, enthusiasm, and positivity in the lives of all. He stated, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the great festival of lights, Deepawali. May this festival bring new energy, enthusiasm, and positivity in your life. I pray to Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha that all of your lives be filled with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune.”
In Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also wished the people a joyful and prosperous Diwali, reaffirming his commitment to the state’s development. The Odisha Chief Minister’s Office shared a statement highlighting his dedication to building a developed Odisha and elevating its glory.
Diwali, known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, with celebrations occurring throughout India.
In Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is set to be illuminated with 10,000 traditional oil lamps (diyas) as part of the Diwali festivities. A grand 55-foot idol of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, crafted from ‘panchdhatu’ (a mix of five metals), will also be installed, with the Pranpratishtha ceremony scheduled for November 11.
Jayesh Mandanka, a volunteer at the Akshardham Temple, shared insights about the temple’s long-standing Diwali traditions. “For the last 32 years, Akshardham Temple has been decorated just like this every Diwali with 10,000 diyas. This year too, it will continue until November 8 from 6 pm to 7:45 pm every evening. A beautiful glow garden has also been built here,” he stated.
As Diwali approaches, citizens across India are coming together to celebrate this vibrant festival, embodying the spirit of hope, joy, and renewal.