New Delhi, Oct 20: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah along with others on Monday extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
The official ‘X’ account of Rashtrapati Bhavan shared a message from President Droupadi Murmu, in which she extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both at home and abroad. She also encouraged everyone to celebrate Diwali in a safe, responsible, and environmentally friendly manner.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India and across the world. pic.twitter.com/SbcMcNjx8R
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 20, 2025
Extending his greetings on the occasion of Diwali, PM Modi wished that the festival of lights brings harmony, happiness, and prosperity into everyone's lives. He expressed hope that the spirit of positivity would prevail all around.
Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us."
He also urged Indian consumers to choose domestically made "Swadeshi" products during the festive season, encouraging the purchase of Indian-made goods and the support of local artisans.
"Let's mark this festive season by celebrating the hardwork, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let's buy Indian products and say--Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to also do the same," wrote PM Modi on X.
Meanwhile, Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti on the occasion of Deepotsav. The grand event was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with the Ayodhya District Administration. A total of 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River, marking the world’s largest display of oil lamps.
Thousands of participants took part in a coordinated 'diya' rotation during the Deepotsav celebrations. According to officials, more than 30,000 volunteers from universities, colleges, and various departments participated in lighting the diyas and performing the synchronized rotations. The lamps were arranged in a carefully designed pattern to allow accurate counting and verification by Guinness World Records representatives.
As part of the grand event, a total of 2,128 devotees performed the Saryu aarti on the evening of October 17.
Diwali, a five-day festival, begins with Dhanteras, a day when people traditionally purchase jewellery or utensils and offer prayers. The second day is known as Naraka Chaturdashi, also referred to as Chhoti Diwali or Small Diwali.
The third day of Diwali marks the main celebration. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for wealth, prosperity, and well-being.
The fourth day is dedicated to Govardhan Puja, which commemorates Lord Krishna's lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rains.
The fifth and final day is celebrated as Bhai Dooj. On this occasion, sisters perform the Tika ceremony, praying for the long and happy lives of their brothers, who in turn give gifts as a token of love and appreciation.
