Festive Spirit: PM Modi and VP CP Radhakrishnan Exchange Diwali Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange Diwali greetings amid festive celebrations across India.
As India enters the heart of its most celebrated festive season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday to exchange warm Diwali greetings. The meeting, reflecting the spirit of the festival of lights, was shared by the Prime Minister via a post on X, where he noted the pleasure of meeting the Vice President.
Blessings for the Nation on Dhanteras
The Prime Minister's festive engagements extended beyond official meetings. Earlier, PM Modi reached out to the citizens of India to share his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a spiritual and evocative message, he prayed for the boundless happiness of all fellow citizens.
Invoking the grace of Lord Dhanvantari, the primordial deity of medicine, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that divine blessings would bring peace, happiness, and excellent health to every household. He described Lord Dhanvantari as the one who dispels fear, disease, and old age, wishing that the flame of joy burns brightly in every home across the country.
Ayodhya Prepares for a Historic Deepotsav
While the capital buzzed with festive greetings, the spiritual hub of Ayodhya is gearing up for a spectacle of unprecedented proportions. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has extended a special welcome to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan for the 10th edition of Deepotsav.
CM Yogi emphasized that the Vice President's presence, along with a host of international ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomats, would make this year's celebration truly historic and unforgettable. The event is being framed not just as a festival, but as a global gathering reflecting the philosophy of "the world is one family."
A Sea of Lights on the Saryu Banks
The scale of this year's Deepotsav is staggering, with plans to light over 30 lakh earthen lamps along the banks of the holy Saryu River. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the event as a proclamation of the eternal victory of truth and righteousness over darkness.
Highlighting the emotional and spiritual significance of the event, the CM stated:
"The sacred city of Shri Ayodhya Dham... is fully adorned for the grand confluence of divine joy, pride and devotion. The sacred fulfilment of years of anticipation and the faith of crores of followers of Sanatan Dharma is once again about to take the form of the golden glow of lakhs of lamps."
With every particle of Ayodhya filled with vibrancy, the city stands ready to welcome ascetics, devotees of Lord Rama, and distinguished guests from across the globe to witness the magnificent Divine Festival of Lights.