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Diwali 2024 live updates: Deepavali is being celebrated on Thursday with enthusiasm by over a billion people worldwide, symbolising hope and renewal.
A policeman talks on the phone in front of a mural of Hindu deity Ram and his wife Sita, on the eve of the Hindu festival of Diwali, in Ayodhya, on October 30, 2024.
Diwali 2024 live updates: Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is being celebrated on Thursday with great enthusiasm. This festival holds a significant place in Hinduism and is observed by over a billion people globally, including various faiths in India and its diaspora.
What is Diwali known for?
Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights.” It is the most important festival of the year for Hindus, symbolising hope and renewal.…Read More
How is Diwali celebrated?
Celebrants illuminate their homes with traditional clay oil lamps, representing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Festivities include gatherings, fireworks, feasts, and prayers.
Is Diwali on October 31 or November 1?
The dates of Diwali depend on the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on October 31.
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Oct 31, 2024 10:42 AM
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Diwali 2024 live updates: Delhi air ‘very poor’ all across on Diwali morning
Diwali 2024 live updates: Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor” Thursday morning, the day of Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) registered 330 at 9 a.m. and is expected to worsen as evening festivities begin.
Delhiites awoke to skies veiled in thick smog, with Anand Vihar showing AQI in the “severe” category. Data from 38 monitoring stations indicated “very poor” air across the city.
On Wednesday, the 24-hour average AQI stood at 307, already within hazardous levels, foreshadowing concerns for further deterioration as Diwali celebrations continue.
Oct 31, 2024 10:41 AM
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Diwali 2024 live updates: PM Modi extends Diwali greetings
Diwali 2024 live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali and wished everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous life.
“Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha,” PM Modi said on X
Oct 31, 2024 10:14 AM
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Diwali 2024 live updates: President Murmu extends Diwali greetings
Diwali 2024 live updates: President Droupadi Murmu extended her Diwali greetings to the nation on Thursday. In a post on X, she stated, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.”
President Murmu emphasised that Diwali is a festival of joy and enthusiasm, symbolizing the victory of knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. She encouraged everyone to “illuminate our conscience, adopt virtues of love and compassion, and promote social harmony” during this festive time.
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