All of us are all set to celebrate the festival of light. Not only children or youth become crazy for Diwali, even old people and partnts are also celebrate the Diwali with the children that make us happy and provide us a good time to enjoy before the advent of winter. Why we celebrate Diwali: But do you know why we celebrate Diwali? In fact, Diwali is not just the festive mood. There are various reasons behind the celebration known as theFestival of Light and victory of Light over darkness. There is a belief that the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi incarnated on the new moon day (amaavasyaa) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (samudra-manthan). It is the same day when the Diwali is being celebrated and since then we celebrate the festival. There is another myth which says that it was 'Kartik Amavashya' when the Pandavas appeared from their 12 years of banishment as a result of their defeat in the hands of the Kauravas at the game of dice (gambling). The episode is very important in the Mahabharat and one who love Pandavas, celebrate the occasion known as Diwali. The main and major thought behind the reason to celebrate Diwali is the belief that it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, mother Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. As Ramayan tells, it was the occasion when they returned to Ayodhya and people of Ayodhya celebrated the occasion as Diwali. Source: Article, PM Modi receives Diwali greeting from Obama: New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI):
Extending his wishes on the festival of Diwali, US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night and reviewed joint efforts on key areas of bilateral cooperation. The US President during the telephonic conversation also previewed global issues ahead of the upcoming G-20 Summit, East Asia Summit and Paris Climate Conference. "A short while ago @POTUS called. We exchanged Diwali greetings. This was our first conversation through the newly established hotline," tweeted Prime Minister Modi. Prime Minister Modi further said that he looked forward
to meeting the US President during the G20 Summit in Turkey. "President Obama and I discussed a wide range of other issues as well. It was good knowing how @WhiteHouse is marking Diwali," he said in another tweet. Aishwaraya to celebrate Diwali with family in Mumbai: Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who is currently busy shooting for Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ in London, is pulling out all stops to celebrate Diwali with the entire Bachchan and Rai family. The star has reportedly taken time off to celebrate the festival at home in Mumbai. November is a month of celebrations in the Bachchan household. The first family of Bollywood not only have grand Diwali celebrations to look forward to but also granddaughter Aaradhya’s birthday on November 16. “You’re forgetting
to meeting the US President during the G20 Summit in Turkey. "President Obama and I discussed a wide range of other issues as well. It was good knowing how @WhiteHouse is marking Diwali," he said in another tweet. Aishwaraya to celebrate Diwali with family in Mumbai: Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who is currently busy shooting for Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ in London, is pulling out all stops to celebrate Diwali with the entire Bachchan and Rai family. The star has reportedly taken time off to celebrate the festival at home in Mumbai. November is a month of celebrations in the Bachchan household. The first family of Bollywood not only have grand Diwali celebrations to look forward to but also granddaughter Aaradhya’s birthday on November 16. “You’re forgetting
The actress insists that the family has to be together for the festival
my father’s birthday (Nov 20). We celebrate the entire month”, she laughs. While she was in London shooting for ‘ADHM’ on her birthday, it was still a family celebration with Aaradhya, Abhishek and her mother accompanying her to the shoot. “It was a warm wonderful birthday. My husband and my producer Karan made sure of that,” Ash said in the interview. Talking about her plans for the festive season, the star said, “Diwali has to be at home, no matter what. The family has to be together for that occasion. Or at least, we try to be. But all of us have our own crazy schedules. Sometimes it becomes impossible to fulfil family obligations. But we try our best.” Aishwarya and Aaradhya will return home next week Source: Article,
Famous Diwali Tweets:
Famous Diwali Tweets:
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi): Today on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I am visiting the border areas to spend time with our Jawans.
- David Cameron (@David_Cameron) : Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights in Britain and around the world.
- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau): Sophie & I wish a very happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all those celebrating with their family and loved ones: https://t.co/Q6OccO8Rs7
- Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata): Namaskar.Aap sab ko Diwali ki mangal kaamanayein.Ishwar aap sab ko jeevan mein anand,yash,kirti,sukh,shanti pradan kare ye shubh kaamana.
- Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) : #HappyDiwali to you and your loved ones! pic.twitter.com/XRW1vwBZHk
- Hillary Clinton and Lawmakers Greets Indian-Americans on Diwali http://www.ndtv.com/indians-abroad/hillary-clinton-and-lawmakers-greets-indian-americans-on-diwali-1242475 via @ndtv
- Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard): As we light our lamps on #Diwali, may we meditate upon its deeper meaning, and choose light over darkness every day https://t.co/zksNLiCCh8
- The Telegraph (@Telegraph): Watch the UK's biggest #Diwali celebrations live from Leicester: https://t.co/d8IHdufgNt pic.twitter.com/g2eI8BZ0aN
- Largest-Ever Diwali Festival at the US Capitol: http://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/largest-ever-diwali-festival-at-the-us-capitol-1239867 via @ndtv
- Survey says Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: http://dnai.in/cZhQ via @dna
- Sydney Opera House lights up for Diwali | SBS News http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/11/12/sydney-opera-house-lights-diwali
- Diwali 2015: Julia Roberts, Russell Brand and other celebrities who will mark Hindu festival of lights http://ibt.uk/A006PT3 via @IBTimesUK #Diwali2015
- National Geographic (@NatGeo): See #Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in photos: https://t.co/bE7dpLb70f
- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan): T 2054 - Diwali greetings : Diwali Special.... ❇Sanskrit: शुभ दीपावली । सर्वे भवान्तु सुखिनः Shubhah (cont) https://t.co/zyjfOeci6c
- Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) : Ranbir aur meri taraf se aap sabhi ko Diwali ki haardik shubh kaamnayein...😍😍😍😘😘😘🙏 pic.twitter.com/Uwp19iiWjR
- Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk): “V can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark;the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the lite.Plato Happy Diwali.Embrace Lite
- Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik): HAPPY DIWALI beautiful people!! Thank you 4 filling my world with ur love. I feel gratitude that I get 2 live dis journey with all of you.
- Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit): May this festival of lights be a festival of joy, peace & prosperity. #HappyDiwali and a prosperous New Year. pic.twitter.com/ibB7C3n3rV
- Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan): Happy Diwali Salman! Wishing Sooraj, Sonam and you your biggest success ever! Love. a.
- Sonam-Kapoor.Net (@SonamKapoorFC): Salman,Sonam celebrate Diwali with Dharavi Rocks!! #दिवाली_मनाईये_PRDP_के_साथ for more Pics👉 https://t.co/Jfzqp38xWc pic.twitter.com/CJmAVnkOew
- Shilpa Shetty @TheShilpaShetty: "Happy Diwali to all my tweetos and a prosperous New year filled with love and success 😘😘🙏🙏"
- Priyanka Chopra @priyankachopra: "Diwali morning.. Bitter sweet nostalgia.. I miss u dad... Happy diwali to everyone.."
- Akshay Kumar @akshaykumar: "Wishing you all across the globe a very Happy Diwali! Go easy on the crackers, have a safe and great one. Love and light always :)"
- Preity Zinta @realpreityzinta:"Wish U all a Very Happy Diwali & a Prosperous New year😘 May the Festival of Lights being love & light into ur lives🙏"
- Madhur Bhandarkar @imbhandarkar: "Wishing all a very Happy New Year .May the new year bring in positivity,happiness ,prosperity, health and wealth. Stay Blessed."
- Chitrangda Singh @IChitrangda: "Wish you a blessssed year .. All the love n light within ✨✨✨ happy Diwali !"
- Elli Avram @ElliAvram: "Wishing you all a Happy Diwali!!! Let go of the old and bad & bring in the new and good!!✨💖 Spread…"
- Sonu Sood @SonuSood: "Happy Diwali everyone. Have a super safe diwali.."
- Sushmita Sen @thesushmitasen: "Happyyyyyyyy Diwali beautiful people!!!🙏❤️😘😀 may we all be engulfed in light of hope, igniting our passions n living our dreams!! I ❤️U 😘
- Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma): May d festival of light remove all d darkness this Diwali.wish you all lots of prosperity & growth in every way. Pls be safe & noise free🙏🏼😇
- Sonakshi Sinha @sonakshisinha: "Wishing everyone a whole lot of love, light and happiness this Diwali! Shine bright, stay safe!"
- Jacqueline Fernandez @Asli_Jacqueline: "Of Joys & Health, of Fun & Fashion, of Light & Love, let this Diwali be your best ever!"
- Bipasha Basu @bipsluvurself: "This Diwali sending you all tons of love and good wishes.Shine Shimmer Sparkle😘 Happy Diwali⭐️"
- Vishal Dadlani@VishalDadlani: "Congratulations, those who didn't light fireworks, & chose quieter/less-polluting ways to celebrate Diwali! You made a HUGE difference! :)"
- Dia Mirza @deespeak: "This Diwali may the light of wisdom shine on our world – let all people experience love, joy and gratitude in their lives."
