Diwali 2022 Live: CM Pushkar Dhami Celebrates Diwali With Orphans And Destitutes In Dehradun
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Diwali with orphans and destitute children in state capital Dehradun "The children are being nurtured well. I pray that they grow well in their lives and that we're able to help them in future. I wish them a happy Diwali," he said, reported news agency ANI.
Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers personnel exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab on the occasion of Diwali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to security force personnel in Kargil said that a nation is safe when the border is secure, the economy is strong and the society is full of confidence.
"It is because the armed forces are protecting our borders, that every citizen in India sleeps peacefully. I bow towards the spirit of the Armed Forces of India. Your sacrifices have always made our country proud," PM said.
The Prime Minister reached among the Indian Army jawans in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with them. During his speech, PM Modi wished that this festival of lights pave way for global peace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indian Army jawans and celebrated Diwali with them in Kargil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached among Indian Army jawans in Jammu Kashmir's Kargil to celebrate Diwali with the security personnel who have been deployed in harsh climatic conditions. In a tweet in 2019, PM Modi said that he had visited Kargil during the 1999 India-Pakistan war when he was working for Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh BJP units.
"'During the Kargil War in 1999, I had a golden opportunity to visit Kargil and show solidarity with the brave soldiers of my country. This was the time when I was working for my party in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. I will never forget the experience of visiting Kargil and interacting with the soldiers," the PM had written.
Personnel of the Border Security Force 176 Batallion deployed along the India-Bangladesh border at Fulbari near Siliguri shared sweets with their Bangladeshi counterparts on the occasion of Diwali, reported news agency ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Jammu Kashmir's Kargil today to celebrate Diwali with security personnel. Ever since he was elected the Prime Minister in 2014, he has been celebrating the festival of diwali with security force personnel on border areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Jammu Kashmir's Kargil today to celebrate Diwali with security force personnel. Chief of Army Staff Manoj Pande has already reached the venue, sources told ABP News. For the last eight years, PM Modi has been celebrating Diwali with Army jawans. Last year the PM visited Noushera sector to celebrate Diwali with jawans. In the year 2020, the Prime Minister had visited Jaisalmer, Rajouri sector in 2019, Uttarkashi in 2018, Bandipora in 2017, Amritsar in 2017, Kinnaur in 2016, Amritsar in 2015, and Siachen in 2014.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers at the temple on the occasion of Diwali.
On Diwali 2022 morning, people in Delhi woke up to smog covering the national capital’s sky. The overall air quality index is 276, which falls under the “poor” category.
Effigy of 'Narakasura' burnt in Panaji, as part of Diwali celebrations.
Special aarti is being offered at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to mark Naraka Chaturdashi.
People in Tiruchirappalli begin early morning Diwali celebrations.
President Droupadi Murmu greeted the nation on Diwali. "Happy Diwali to all countrymen! On this holy festival of light and joy, let us try to bring happiness to the lives of those in need by lighting the lamp of knowledge and energy. On this great festival, I pray for happiness and prosperity in the lives of all the countrymen," the president tweeted.
On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the citizens on the occasion. "Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends," he tweeted.
Background
Diwali 2022 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to ABP LIVE. The festival of lights 'Diwali' or 'Deepavali' represents the triumph of good over evil, spreading light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. As a diverse multi-cultural country, India has different interpretations of Diwali. Though the history, rituals, and deities differ across the country, the essence of the festival remains consistent.
On Diwali 2022, all eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after he celebrated Diwali eve in Ayodhya, as he has started a tradition of his own to celebrate the festival with the jawans at the border.
On Diwali 2022 eve, President Droupadi Murmu greeted citizens and said the festival is also an occasion to further strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation and harmony.
"Diwali is a festival of happiness and joy. On the day of Diwali, people worship Goddess Lakshmi in their homes and pray for everyone's happiness and prosperity," President Droupadi Murmu said in a message from Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Diwali marks the huge religious importance in the country. Not only Hindus but Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists also celebrate this day as they all have different beliefs in their religion regarding Amavasya of Kartik Month. On a large level, Hindus celebrate the day as Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Diwali 2022 Shubh Muhurat: According to Hindu Ancient Calendar, Diwali is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Amavasya) of Kartik month. This year the muhurat of Diwali is on October 24.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 7:10 PM to 8:29 PM
- Duration - 1 hour 18 mins
- Pradosh Kaal - 5:57 PM to 8:29 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal - 7:10 PM to 9:08 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Begin - 5:27 PM on October 24th
- Amavasya Tithi ends - at 4:18 PM on October 25th
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