The festival of Diwali (Diwali 2021), a symbol of the happiness and prosperity of the family, is being celebrated with pomp and show across the country. In the evening, the whole country is submerged in the light of diyas. Everywhere, from diyas and candles to the electric LEDs, the light is visible everywhere.

Diwali or Deepawali symbolizes peace and bliss, the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness every day. It is one of the most symbolic Hindu festivals, and all communities in the country celebrate it with great fanfare. The essence of the festival of lights is to get the divine blessings in a way brightening up the family life and adding to its prosperity. 

 PM Modi greets Indians on festival of lights, wishes good fortune

Diwali 2021: Continuing with his annual tradition, the Prime Minister will celebrate Diwali this year, too, with soldiers of the Indian Army. He is likely to visit the Nowshera sector, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to his fellow countrymen on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali, the Prime Minister hoped that the auspicious occasion brings happiness, prosperity, and good fortune to the lives of his fellow citizens.

“Greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,” the Prime Minister posted in Hindi from his official handle on Twitter on Thursday. “I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity, and good fortune in your life. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali.”