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Center Owned by Highland PostDiwali—The Festival of Lights
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In the village of Halog near Shimla, hundreds gathered for the Pathar Mela, a centuries‑old Diwali ritual in which two groups throw stones at each other until a participant is injured, and the blood of the injured is offered as a ceremonial tilak to Goddess Bhadrakali, a practice said to have replaced human sacrifice. Congress leader Mr. Kharge described Deepavali as a “khushiyon ka Eid”, prompting the BJP to criticize him and challenge the Congress to refer to Eid as a “Diwali of joy”.
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left · 4 outlets
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday, November 9, came down heavily on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Diwali a ‘khushiyon ka Eid’, and dared him and senior opposition party leader Rahul Gandhi to call Eid a ‘Diwali of joy’. The BJP also called the Congress an anti-Sanatani party…
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center · 9 outlets
Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated with Prabhu Shri Ram and the Diya at a time when we are marking 75 years since the inception of the Jana Sangh, 125th Jayanti of Dr…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. In a video message posted on X, the Prime Minister said the festival of lights symbolised India's resolve to fight darkness.
— India TV
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Editor, Diwali has arrived and the excitement in people is increasing to celebrate it enthusiastically. Diwali is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. It is the darkest night of the darkest period, yet…
