Colours, lights and vibes of Diwali across India

Story by  ATV | Posted by  Aasha Khosa | Date 31-10-2024
View of Ram janambhoomi temple at Ayodhya on the eve of Deepawali
View of Ram janambhoomi temple at Ayodhya on the eve of Deepawali

 

New Delhi

Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in commemoration of Lord Ram’s return to his Kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, is being celebrated across the world, particularly in places where Indian Diaspora has a sizeable presence. 

The focus was on Ayodhya where it is the first Diwali after the opening of the Ram Janambhoomi Temple after a prolonged legal dispute. The temple was decorated in resplendent lights and looked a sight to behold forever.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the images of the temple which were posted by the 

Several cities in India held the laser and drone shows on the occasion.

The festival was celebrated in the White House, the official residence of the US President.

Several missions in India also celebrated the festival of light with the US ambassador Eric Grecetti stealing the limelight with his bhanga-style dance on the Vicky kaushal;s TaubaTauba..peppy number in the Diwali party. The video of the dance went viral on X.

The Ambassador of Japan to India posted the Prayer ceremony on Diwali perfomed in the embassy on Diwali on X:

Diwali was also celebrated on the line of control bordering POK, in Kashmir at Teetwal at the Sharda Mata temple.