Diwali with Jawans: PM Modi Sends Festive Wishes to the Nation
PM Narendra Modi wishes the nation happiness and peace for Diwali and reaffirms his tradition of celebrating the festival with brave jawans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt Diwali greetings to the citizens of India, wishing them a future filled with peace, prosperity, and boundless happiness. In a special message, the Prime Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of the festival, describing the illumination of the country as a powerful symbol of India's collective resolve to triumph over darkness.
A Tradition of Honor: Celebrating with the Brave
Beyond the national greetings, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed his commitment to a deeply personal tradition. He shared that he celebrates Diwali with immense enthusiasm and makes it a point every year to spend the occasion in the company of the country's brave soldiers.
"As you know, it has become a tradition for me to spend this day among our jawans, a practice I will continue this year as well," the Prime Minister stated, emphasizing his bond with the armed forces.
High-Level Festive Exchanges
The festive spirit was also evident in the Prime Minister's official engagements. On Saturday, PM Modi met with Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan. The two leaders exchanged Diwali greetings, a meeting the Prime Minister later shared with the public via a post on X.
Blessings for Dhanteras
The Prime Minister's festive wishes began even before the main Diwali celebrations. On the occasion of Dhanteras, he prayed for the well-being of all citizens, invoking the grace of Lord Dhanvantari.
In his message, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that the divine grace of the primordial deity would bring excellent health, peace, and happiness to every household, while dispelling fear and disease from the world.
The Five Days of Celebration
The current festive cycle follows a traditional five-day sequence of celebrations:
- November 6: Dhanteras (The beginning of the festivities)
- November 7: Choti Diwali
- November 8: Main Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
- November 9: Govardhan Puja
- November 10: Bhai Dooj