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Diwali's True Meaning: How Om Birla Reveals Festival's Cultural Soul

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended warm Diwali greetings to all citizens. He described Diwali as the "soul of our culture" rather than just a celebration. The Speaker emphasized the festival's deeper message about light overcoming darkness. He also urged people to support Swadeshi products as part of their Diwali celebrations.

Key Points: Om Birla Diwali Greetings Emphasizes Culture Swadeshi Products

  • Om Birla emphasizes Diwali symbolizes victory of light over darkness
  • Speaker calls for embracing Swadeshi products during celebrations
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wishes prosperity and national unity
  • Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ayodhya's Ram Janambhoomi temple
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Diwali is soul of our culture and traditions: Om Birla extends festive greetings

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends Diwali greetings, calling festival the "soul of our culture" and urging citizens to embrace Swadeshi products for national progress.

"Diwali is the soul of our culture and traditions - Om Birla"

New Delhi, October 20

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended greetings to all people on the occasion of Diwali, emphasising how deeply rooted the festival is in India culture.

Om Birla also called to embrace Swadeshi products on this occasion.

"Dear Fellow Citizens, heartfelt greetings to all of you on the grand festival of lights. Diwali is the soul of our culture and traditions. It is not merely an occasion to light lamps and celebrate, but a message of the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali is an opportunity to share prosperity," he said in a post on X.

"By embracing Swadeshi, let us take our nation and society to the pinnacle of excellence; this should be our collective resolve on the festival of lights," he added.

https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/1980082787043651761

Additionally, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing them new energy, positivity, and prosperity in their lives.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow countrymen on this sacred festival of light and joy. May this divine festival of lights infuse new energy, positivity, and prosperity into our lives--that is my prayer to God. With the blessings of Mother Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, may the lamp of peace, unity, and continuous progress forever shine bright in the country. Happy Diwali!"

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Ram Janambhoomi temple in Ayodhya on Monday morning, marking the occasion of Diwali. The Chief Minister also visited the Hanuman Garhi temple here to offer prayers.

Diwali is a five-day festival that starts on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, people purchase jewellery or utensils and worship the Gods. The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. It is also known as Chhoti Diwali, or Small Diwali.

The third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations. People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day, offering prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperity.

The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Govardhan Puja. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony, and brothers give gifts to their sisters.

- ANI

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Rohit P
I completely agree with the emphasis on Swadeshi products. This Diwali, our family decided to buy only Indian-made diyas, sweets, and gifts. Supporting local artisans feels so meaningful! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, Diwali messages like these make me so nostalgic. The description of the five-day festival traditions brought back childhood memories. Missing home during this festive season!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the festive greetings, I wish politicians would focus more on practical issues like pollution control during Diwali. The firecracker ban implementation has been inconsistent across states.
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Meera T
The spiritual significance of Diwali often gets lost in the commercial celebrations. Glad to see leaders reminding us about the deeper meaning - victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. 🙏
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David E
Wonderful to learn about the different days of Diwali! The five-day celebration shows how rich Indian traditions are. The Bhai Dooj tradition sounds particularly beautiful for sibling relationships.
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Kavya N
Just finished our Diwali puja! The atmosphere is so divine. Reading these messages from our leaders adds to the festive spirit. Shubh Deepawali to all! May Lakshmi Maa bless everyone with prosperity and happiness.

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