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Diwali Ayodhya

Ayodhya Decked Up For Grand Diwali Celebrations

By LokMarg

Like every year, Ayodhya is decked up this year also ahead of Diwali celebrations. Banners and posters of Lord Rama installed at various places have become the centre of attraction.

“The grand Deepotsav will be celebrated in Ayodhya before Diwali and this time 21 lakh lamps will be lit, which is more than last year. During this ceremony, Ramlila will stage a laser show and fireworks will also be lit. Grand preparations have started in Ayodhya for all the programmes. Big posters and banners have been put up at some places and work is going on smoothly” said one of the residents of Ayodhya.

Many incidents from Lord Ram’s life and the Ramcharitra Manas have also been depicted in the banner posts put up at various places. Information about the Sunderkand, Ayodhya, and all such incidents has been shown through banner posters at various places. Along with this, the work of underground lighting on the roadside is also going on in full swing. No scattered wires will be visible anywhere on the road in the coming days.

“Ayodhya city has always been the land of gods and like every year, this year too, we are eagerly witnessing the preparations for the festival of lights and are waiting for the festival to start. It is a proud day for us and for the entire country” said another Ayodhya resident.

The residents say that the way the state government had executed the grand construction of the Ram Mandir and the Deep Utsav programme being organised here every year is a very pleasant experience for them.

This year the Deep Utsav is of greater significance as it comes on the eve of the consecration of the Idol of Lord Ram which will take place on January 22, 2024.

Earlier, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust Champat Rai said that the idol of Lord Ram will be installed at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the consecration of the Temple.

PM Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat are among the other dignitaries who will attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust said. (ANI)

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Preity Zinta Abhay Deol

Abhay, Preity Celebrate Deepavali

By LokMarg

Actor Abhay Deol on Tuesday posted a picture with Preity Zinta as he celebrates ‘Deepavali’ with her.

Taking to his Instagram handle, he shared a series of selfies with Preity where she wore a pink saree with a sleeved blouse. She completed her look with golden earrings and a necklace and Abhay donned traditional black attire.
Sharing the post, he wrote, “It was a, “who has the deeper dimples” kinda Diwali. I said I have two. She said she doesn’t need more than one. Damn I wish I was pretty…#happydimpavli”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkH4fMou3Ak/embed

As soon as he shared the post, netizens bombarded the comment section with funny comments.

A fan wrote, “Itney dimple toh dimple Kapadia ke bhi nahi the” while another fan commented, ” U r very pretty Mr deol.”

Preity also shared pictures with her husband Gene Goodenough and friends.

“Happy Diwali,” she captioned the post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkIEbwJuXq2/embed

Meanwhile, on the work front, Abhay was last seen in the 2021 film, ‘Velle’. He also featured in web series like the sci-fi, ‘JL50’ and the intense, ‘1962: The War in the Hills’. (ANI)

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Here’s How Priyanka, Nick Celebrated Their Diwali

By LokMarg

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Diwali with her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. On Wednesday, the American singer shared a glimpse of the intimate celebrations.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Nick treated fans to a family picture from Diwali puja.
In the first picture, the ‘Mary Kom actor is seen in a white-golden three-piece outfit matching with her husband and Malti Marie.

In the next picture, Priyanka is seen performing puja while holding baby Malti in her arms, whose face has been hidden with a heart emoticon.

Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Such a beautiful Diwali celebration with my heart. Happy Diwali everyone. Sending joy and light to you all. #diwali.”

Priyanka and Nick Jonas got married in a Christian and a Hindu ceremony in Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace on December 1 and 2 in 2018. Later, the couple also hosted two receptions in Delhi and Mumbai. In January 2022, the two announced that they welcomed daughter Malti Marie via surrogacy.

Moving on to Priyanka’s work front, Priyanka will be seen in international projects such as ‘It’s All Coming Back To Me, and the series ‘Citadel’. Produced by Russo Brothers, ‘Citadel’ will hit the OTT on Prime Video. The upcoming sci-fi drama series is being directed by Patrick Morgan and stars Richard Madden alongside Priyanka.

In Bollywood, she will be starring with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, which promises to be another tale of friendship following the lineage of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, both of which have become cult classics over the years. (ANI)

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Anupam Clebrates Diwali With Big B, SRK, Rani

By LokMarg

Actor Anupam Kher has shared pictures with Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, and Rani Mukherjee as he celebrated Diwali with them.

Anupam took to his Instagram handle and posted adorable pictures with a sweet thank you note.
Anupam posted a couple of pictures with his ‘Uunchai’ co-actor Amitabh Bachchan where he could be seen wearing a red checked kurta while Big B donned a yellow kurta with a light color dupatta.

Thanking Big B, he wrote, “Thank you #Amitji, #JayaJi, #Abhishek and #Aishwarya for a wonderful #Deepawali experience at your place. It was great to have some festive time with you all! Love and prayers always. #ShubhDeepawali #Festival.”

In another post, he shared photos with Rani where Rani opted for a black kurta with golden embroidery and red sharara.

“Thank you, dearest Rani and Adi, for your hospitality and warmth! It was great to spend some time with you and our friends! I LOVED your home, Rani. It is beautiful! Love and prayers always! #Diwali #Love #Festival,” he captioned the post.

Anupam also met his ‘dearest friend’ with actor Shahrukh Khan. SRK looks handsome in a black kurta.

Calling this meeting a ‘Diwali Bonaza’, he wrote, “Diwali bonanza! Met my dearest friend #Shahrukh after a very long time. He was always loving, caring, respectful, compassionate, and of course charming! May God give him all the happiness in the world!@iamsrk #DDLJ #Friend #Love.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Anupam will be seen in ‘Kuch Khatta Ho Jaay’. Apart from this, he will also be seen in ‘Emergency’, ‘Uunchai’, and ‘The Signature’ among several others. (ANI)

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Biden: American Banking System Remains Safe

Diwali Celebrations Joyous Part Of US Culture: Biden

By LokMarg

Wishing a happy Diwali to more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating this Festival of Lights in the United States, India, and around the world, Biden thanked the Asian American community in the US for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture.

“We are honored to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale in the White House ever to be held. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture,” US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House.
“As we host the official White House Diwali reception, we are honored to light the Diya surrounded by members of the most diverse Administration in American history–led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black American and South Asian American to become Vice President.”

Biden thanked for the optimism, courage, and empathy demonstrated by the incredible South Asian community all across America.

Several Indian Americans from the Biden administration were present at the event.

“Together, South Asian Americans reflect the soul of who we are as a nation, whether helping us emerge stronger from this pandemic, building an economy that works for everyone, or serving and protecting our communities and our country.”

As the world celebrates this gathering of light, he said, “as this community has experienced too often–that there is always darkness lurking. American history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh reality that we have never fully lived up to it. By marking the victory of light over darkness, Diwali is a reminder that each of us has the power to bring light to the world, whether here in America or around the world.”

“With prayers, dances, fireworks, and sweets, Biden said may all who observe Diwali enjoy the chance to celebrate and connect, to feel the pride of the community, and to remember the power in the gathering of light.”

Moreover, US vice-president Kamala Harris also delivered remarks from the White House on the occasion of Diwali celebrations. She said, “White House is the people’s house and together our president and first lady have made this place where every American can celebrate their honor and tradition.”

Tonight, Vice President Harris said, the Biden administration joins over 1 billion people around the world to light the ‘Diya’ and celebrate the fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness.

Moreover, First Lady Jill Biden praised the Asian American community in the US for “helping us light our way forward.”

“With persistence, with faith, with love, I am grateful that today these diyas have guided you to this home. A home that belongs to all of you,” the first lady said.

Diwali is an auspicious festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Spectacular lights, firecrackers, irresistible traditional sweets, and exchanging gifts mark the festival.

While, the Hindus celebrate this festival to commemorate the homecoming of Lord Rama after 14 year-long years in exile and his victory over Ravana, for the people of Jain faith, this festival carries the essence of spiritual upliftment because it marks the achievement of Nirvana or Moksha by Mahavira, the last Tirthankara.

Diwali is popularly known as the “festival of lights” and is observed incessantly for five days that kicks off in late Ashwin and concludes in the early Kartika month according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar.

Each day of the festival is associated with six different principal stories. In North India, worshipping Lord Ganesha and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is an important part of Diwali that signifies the welcoming of prosperity and wealth. (ANI)

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Diwali Celebrations B-Town

Grand Diwali Celebrations To Light Up B-Town

By LokMarg

After two years of low-key celebrations, B-town is all geared up for jubilant Diwali celebrations and star-studded parties where actors, directors, producers, and celebrities will show up to add additional sparkle to the festive spirit. Considering the industry has turned a corner after two challenging years, this year’s Diwali celebrations are expected to be even more special than ever before. The fraternity is looking forward to ushering in the hope, abundance, and joy of the festive season on a glittering note.

Shilpa Shetty, Producers Anand Pandit, Ekta Kapoor, and Ramesh Taurani, Taapsee Pannu, Kriti Sanon, Bhumi Pednekar, and designer Manish Malhotra are expected to host lavish Diwali celebrations for their industry friends. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, whose film ‘Doctor G’ is running successfully in theatres, also recently hosted a star-studded pre-Diwali bash for his friends.
According to the sources among the most eagerly awaited Diwali party, this year is producer Anand Pandit’s annual bash at his residence where apart from megastar Amitabh Bachchan top B-Town celebrities like Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Raj Kumar Rao, and Kapil Sharma, are also expected to be present.

Amitabh Bachchan’s friendship and closeness to Anand Pandit & his family are well known. Thus, one wonders if Bachchan will celebrate the festival with the Pandits.

This story has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/PNN)

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