SaralnamaDiwali was celebrated across India. From Srinagar to Kanyakumari, people lit diyas and lights in homes, temples, and offices. After Ganesh and Lakshmi puja, firecrackers were burst. In Kolkata, Kali Puja marked Diwali celebrations. Border guards decorated fences with candles. At Srinagar's Lal Chowk, 'Operation Sindoor' was written with diyas. Mumbai students performed Mallakhamb. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wished for peace. Indians worldwide celebrated Diwali. London's Swaminarayan Temple held fireworks. Sydney Opera House was decorated. PM Modi celebrated with navy personnel on INS Vikrant in Goa, praising it as a symbol of self-reliant India. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 04:54 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Diwali was celebrated across India on 20 Oct
- From Srinagar to Kanyakumari, people lit diyas and lights in homes, temples, and offices
- After Ganesh and Lakshmi puja, firecrackers were burst