According to religious belief, on the date of Kartik Amavasya, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and killing Lanka's king Ravana. Then all the residents of Ayodhya celebrated the arrival of Lord Ram by decorating the entire city with lamps.
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2023: People can be a part of Deepotsav in Ayodhya by paying a sum as low as Rs 51 for a diya to Rs 1,100 for 51 diyas. The only difference will be that their diya will be illuminated at a designated place picked by them, at the click of the mouse at the virtual space.
According to New York State education laws, there must be a minimum of 180 days of school instruction. However, in order to meet this 180-day minimum requirement, no more holidays could be instituted in the school calendar.
Last year, PM Modi had travelled to the Longewala border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali. He had lit diyas with jawans during the celebrations.
In a Twitter video promoting 'Vocal for Local' and 'Nari Se Kharidari', Union Minister Smriti Irani urged people to support women who are trying to sell Diwali decoration items or approach someone who is good in stitching clothes or can sell a saree of your choice.
Diwali was celebrated across the nation yesterday but it had been a low-key affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And here is how Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas, celebrated Diwali this year.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) conducted water sprinkling in Sadar Bazaar area as a measure against air pollution.
Jawans celebrate Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir with joy and fervour
The Diwali celebration was started by former President George W. Bush in 2003 and was carried on by his successor Barack Obama.
Diwali 2017: We've always believed that Lord Rama's return from exile is the only reason why Diwali is celebrated. But it isn't the ONLY reason.
Lakshmi Puja for Diwali 2017: Puja Muhurat is from 16:19 to 20:55 IST. Know History, Significance, Puja Vidhi, Puja Muhurat here. Happy Diwali!
Here's an awesome dance playlist to set you in the right mood!
Diwali 2017: When there are myriad of healthier options available, why to stick on the same old sugar-coated gift hampers?
No piece of jewellery that makes your neck, arm or finger bulge out is visually pleasing, leave alone being comfortable.
The abrupt cancellation of 'iftar' had raised speculation in the Indian community over whether the US president would continue with ‘Diwali’ dinner this year.
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