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Diwali celebrations light up India

Thursday, 23 Oct, 2025
(Photo courtesy: X@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the Armed Forces on board INS Vikrant. He said it's a privilege to celebrate this festival among the fearless sailors of the Indian Navy. "The golden reflection of the sun on the sea mirrors the light of countless diyas lit by our soldiers, a divine illumination of courage and devotion," the PM said.
 


Ayodhya Ram Temple enveloped in the hues of Diwali. (Photo courtesy: X@mygovindia)
 


Fireworks light up the sky and lakhs of lamps illuminate the city of Ayodhya, the center of faith for devotees of Lord Ram, in Uttar Pradesh, marking Deepotsav 2025. (Photos courtesy: X@myogiadityanath)
 


Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, glowed with thousands of lamps as people from diverse communities celebrated Diwali, reflecting unity and harmony. (Photo courtesy: X@SVishnuReddy)
 


The Golden Temple lit up as devotees pay their respects on the eve of 'Bandi Chhor Divas', or Diwali, in Amritsar, Punjab. (Photo courtesy: X@airnewsalerts)
 


(Graphic courtesy: Bharatiya Janata Party)