Diwali 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Performs Aarti At Akshardham Temple

Happy Diwali 2020: Diwali celebrations bridge gaps and strengthen bonds by reinforcing the emotions of universal peace and brotherhood. Check how the festival of lights unfolds across the world.

Background

Diwali 2020: The festival of lights is here and this time India will is not expected to witness huge pomp and show, considering the Coronavirus cases in the country and cracker ban in most of the states. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance. Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated in honour of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, ending his fourteen-year-long exile. Many worship and pray to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, on Diwali. Diwali is traditionally celebrated by lighting diyas (earthen lamps) and candles, praying to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and meeting friends and family to exchange Diwali greetings and gifts.

As much as Diwali is about gorging on sweets, getting ready in ethnic attire and greeting loved ones, it is also about decorating homes to welcome the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, who is worshipped on this auspicious day.

Diwali Date & Shubh Muhurat

Diwali celebrations will be observed on November 14 and 15 as people all over the nation will celebrate it on these dates.

Shubh Muhurat For Lakshmi Pujan
The auspicious period for Lakshmi Puja is on November 14 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Meanwhile, the Pradosh Kaal is 5:55 pm to 8:25 pm and Vrishabh Kaal is 6:00 pm to 8:04 pm.

Although the celebrations will be toned down due to the novel coronavirus this year, there’s no way one should miss out on greeting their loved ones and family members.

Check out some greetings and wishes for your loved ones:

• The festival of Diwali teaches us to fight against evil and follow the path of goodness. May this divine occasion illuminate your life with peace, happiness, and affluence!

 

• Wishing you a happy Diwali. I hope this Diwali be an awesome celebration for you and you be blessed with wealth and success always.

 

• Have a healthy and safe Deepavali!

 

• May each lamp that you light, enlighten you further and make you wiser. Here's wishing my dear student, a very joyful Diwali.

 

• May, this Diwali, fill your heart with enthusiasm and joy. May you have a sparkling Diwali and a wonderful New Year ahead.

 

22:26 PM (IST)  •  14 Nov 2020

Diwali 2020 LIVE Union Home Minister Amit Shah Expresses To Kins Of Soldiers, Lights Lamp On Diwali
On the call of PM Modi on Diwali, Home Minister Amit Shah lit earthen lamp in the honour of brave jawans deployed at the borders to guard nation.

दीपावली पर प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी के आवाहन पर देश की सुरक्षा के लिए सरहदों पर तैनात हमारे वीर जवानों के सम्मान में दिया जला कर उनका आभार व्यक्त किया।

मैं हमारे सैनिकों के परिजनों को भी नमन करता हूँ...यह राष्ट्र आपके त्याग और समर्पण का सदैव ऋणी रहेगा।#Salute2Soldiers pic.twitter.com/pqD2mHC5fX

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 14, 2020

21:18 PM (IST)  •  14 Nov 2020

Diwali 2020 LIVE US President Donald Trump wishes "Happy Diwali"

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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2020

20:48 PM (IST)  •  14 Nov 2020

#WATCH: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal performs 'aarti' at Akshardham temple.#Diwali pic.twitter.com/XOROurI1J7

— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2020

20:41 PM (IST)  •  14 Nov 2020

Diwali 2020 LIVE Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal takes part in Diwali celebrations and performs aarti at Akshardham temple. State Ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain also present.

18:36 PM (IST)  •  14 Nov 2020

Diwali 2020 LIVE Mumbai: 'Muhurat Trading' underway at Bombay Stock Exchange
Sensex rose over 300 points while Nifty50 index was above the 12,800-mark in Saturday's Muhurat trading session.