May energy, light spread in our lives like diya: President Droupadi Murmu extends Diwali greetings

 On the eve of Diwali, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to fellow citizens. In a message, the President said, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens living in India and abroad. Diwali is a festival of happiness and joy.

On the day of Diwali, people worship Goddess Lakshmi in their homes and pray for everyone`s happiness and prosperity." "The festival of Diwali is also an occasion to further strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation and harmony.

The light of Diwali symbolizes the knowledge that dispels all the darkness of our inner and outer ignorance. May energy and light spread in our lives like a Diya. May the spirit of helping the underprivileged grow deep in the minds of people and let us all continue our tradition of `Subh` and `Labh,`" she added.

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated all over India.

Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance."

According to mythology, on this day Lord Ram returned to his kingdom Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after defeating Ravan in Lanka and serving 14 years of exile.This festival is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.