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Happy Govardhan Puja 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is a Hindu festival that holds immense cultural and religious significance. This celebration is observed on the fourth day of the Diwali festival, usually a day after Diwali. The focal point of Govardhan Puja is the worship of Govardhan Hill, a sacred site…

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Saira Banu surprises all; Shares Diwali throwback picture of Dilip Kumar with fans

“I hope that our collective spirit brightens the shadows cast by life's trials and tribulations," wrote Saira Banu in her post. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Muslim women perform Ram Aarti in Kashi

VARANASI: While celebrating Diwali, a group of Muslim women sang in praise of Lord Rama and performed aarti at Vishal Bharat Sansthan in Lamahi in Varanasi on Sunday.

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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with army in Himachal; Says, my festival is there, wherever you are

PM Modi said that in every home in the country, a prayer is said for all soldiers… Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goans burn 'Narakasur' effigies to celebrate Deepavali; CM Sawant asks people to buy local products

People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon ‘Narakasura’ to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi, Ram Lala on Diwali

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a visit to the Hanuman Garhi temple on Sunday morning and offered prayers to Lord Hanuman in Ayodhya on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

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Diwali Celebrations: Special aarti performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

A special 'Aarti' was performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday early morning on the festive occasion of Diwali.

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Delhi issues pre-Diwali advisory amid poor air quality concerns

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital.

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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country

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U.S. Embassy Community celebrates Diwali with festive lights, sweets

Mr. Garcetti said, “Thank you to the entire U.S. Embassy community here in New Delhi. You make life full of light every single day. We can’t wait to celebrate and bring the light in through singing and dancing.”

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PM Modi reaches Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepawali with the security forces.

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Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Hindu

Happy Diwali 2023: Best Diwali wishes and messages to share with your family, friends, colleagues and relatives

Diwali is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in India. It is popularly known as the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. One of the most widely celebrated legends linked to Diwali is the return of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita…

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Happy Diwali 2023: Quotes by authors on discovering your inner light

The much-awaited Hindu festival, Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is here! The auspicious festival is a reminder of good winning over evil or light prevailing over darkness. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on November 12, 2023. The five-day festival began with Dhanteras on November 10 and will…

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How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

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Roop Chaturdashi: Celebrations blooming; Cosmetic sales rise to Rs15,000Cr on Diwali eve

The atmosphere is full of excitement, with customers flooding the markets with enthusiasm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sessions with Paddy Upton helped me find perspective again, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli credits ex-mentor Paddy Upton for helping him regain perspective during T20 World Cup. He also acknowledges Ravi Shastri and wife Anushka Sharma for helping him realise the impact of his unbeaten 82 on the nation's mood on Diwali.

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Ayodhya: Shobha Yatra captures tales from Ramayan, highlights govt schemes

AYODHYA: Notwithstanding the early morning shower, thousands of devotees, artists and volunteers took part in the grand Shobha Yatra — a procession of tableaux showcasing the life of Ram — in Ayodhya on Saturday.

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Diwali 2023: Eco-friendly rangoli design ideas made of flowers

As the excitement for Diwali is building up, the search for a perfect rangoli for our home is also garnering attention. Rangolis aren't just pretty patterns, they are like a vibrant welcome mat for prosperity and joy. In Diwali traditions, these designs play a pivotal role in welcoming good vibes.…

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Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals

The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.

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Security beefed up ahead of Diwali festivities in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police (Law and Order), Prashant Kumar, has announced extensive security measures in view of Diwali festive season.

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24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats: Ayodhya aims to set 'World Record'; Tribals from Jharkhand to take part in Deepotsav

Ayodhya is all set to hold a grand Deepotsav on Saturday on the eve of Diwali, with over 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats set to illuminate the city.

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Watch: Gateway of India in Mumbai lit up to celebrate Diwali and World Cup

NEW DELHI: With the buzz of the festival of lights -- Diwali -- engulfing the entire nation along with euphoria of the ongoing ODI World Cup, the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai was lit up in twin celebrations on Friday.

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Diwali 2024: The symbolic foods eaten during the Festival of Lights

This year, Diwali falls on Thursday 31 October and will last for five days

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The big Indian festival | Actors Kalki Koechlin, Adil Hussain, artist Hanif Kureshi and others share Diwali memories

Actors Kalki Koechlin, Adil Hussain, artist Hanif Kureshi and others share Diwali memories of lighting diyas, making elaborate rangolis, family get-togethers and homemade festive food. Diwali is a time that transcends religious barriers and an occasion to spread cheer and bonhomie, they say.

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