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Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, marked the 10th edition of Deepotsav on Saturday, November 7, lighting over 36 lakh earthen lamps along the banks of the Saryu river. Organisers highlighted the festival’s universal message, recalling the ancient Sanatan principle “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” – a prayer to move from darkness to light and dispel ignorance, ego, violence and animosity. The report notes that the celebrations saw nearly 10 lakh more earthen lamps lit than an unspecified earlier count, but the comparison point is not detailed.
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New Delhi, Nov 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people, stating that the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil, and hope over despair. PM Modi…
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Diwali is more than a festival of lights; it is a reminder that the greatest darkness lies not around us, but within us. This Diwali, let us light the lamps of love, compassion and bhakti in our hearts, allowing their divine radiance to illuminate not only our lives but also the lives of those…
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Ayodhya was a city of peace and light with a name that literally means “no war”. But the city became utterly dark when Lord Rama was exiled, and once again full of light and happiness when Rama returned after 14 years. The people welcomed their Lord by illuminating their homes and streets. This…
