New Delhi [India], November 8 : Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday lit diyas at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home.
“On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, lit diyas at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home," the Vice President's official handle posted on X.
He expressed hope that the light of the diyas would illuminate people's lives with hope, harmony and positivity.
“May the light of these diyas illuminate our lives with hope, harmony and positivity. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!” he said.
Earlier today, sharing warm wishes for a happy and safe festival of lights, President Droupadi Murmu extended Diwali greetings and best wishes to Indians living in the country and abroad, wishing everyone health, happiness and prosperity.
In a post on X, the President wrote, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.”
In her Diwali message shared through a greeting card, President Murmu highlighted the cultural and religious significance of the festival, recalling the celebrations following Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana.
She wrote, “After the victory over Ravana, the celebration that took place on Lord Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya, during which he joyfully witnessed the beautiful rows of lamps, forms the cultural and devotional basis of the popular belief behind celebrating Diwali. This festival is also a symbol of the beginning of Ram Rajya."
She focused on the values the festival brings and conveyed her wishes for the well-being, health, happiness and prosperity of all the citizens.
“This festival, which conveys the message of the victory of good values over evil tendencies, is also an occasion to believe in the end of all kinds of suffering and the beginning of a happy life. On the occasion of Diwali, people worship Lord Ganesha, the giver of auspicious beginnings and well-being, and Goddess Mahalakshmi, the deity of happiness and prosperity, and pray for everyone’s well-being," the President said.
"I wish that every citizen of the country enjoys health, happiness and prosperity; the environment remains protected; the ideals of harmony and brotherhood become stronger; and our young generation, inspired by the spirit of patriotism and guided by ideal Indian values, enthusiastically contributes to building a developed India," she added.