President greets nation on Diwali, calls for safe and eco-friendly celebrations

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the nationSharing an X post President Murmu urged everyone to support the deprived and the needy and celebrate the festival safely and in an environmentfriendly mannerPresident Droupadi Murmu wrote On the auspicious occasion of Diwali I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians both in India and across the worldOn the auspicious occasion of Diwali I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians both in India and across the world pictwittercomSbcMcNjx8Rmdash President of India rashtrapatibhvn October 20 2025This festival of joy is also an occasion for selfreflection and selfimprovement This festival is also an opportunity to help and support the deprived and the needy and to bring joy into their lives I urge everyone to celebrate Diwali safely responsibly and in an environmentfriendly manner May this Diwali bring happiness peace and prosperity to all the President addedShe noted that the festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil and echoed the message of mutual affection and brotherhoodDiwali one of Indias most popular festivals is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness knowledge over ignorance and good over evil Celebrated across the country with immense fervour the auspicious occasion of Diwali gives the message of mutual affection and brotherhood On this day devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi the deity of wealth and prosperity the post readEarlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali wishes to the people of IndiaIn a post on X PM Modi said 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 usDiwali is a fiveday festival that starts on Dhanteras On Dhanteras people buy jewellery or utensils and worship God The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi It is also called Chhoti Diwali or Small DiwaliThe third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day and offer prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperityThe 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