Diwali: Here’s how Bollywood stars celebrated festival of lights – See Pics

Mumbai: It’s indeed time for earthen lamps, lanterns and rangoli. India is celebrating the grand festival of Deepawali or Diwali and so are Indians across the globe. Every household in the country is soaking up the joys of the festival of lights. And our B-Town stars aren’t far behind. They too are making the most of the vibrant 5-day festival along with their near and dear ones.

Many of them took to Twitter to share a glimpse into their world and we just can’t take out eyes off their adorable photographs.

Check them out here:

Playing to my strengths this Diwali ;) pic.twitter.com/Hoy8dEc3Ea — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) 19 October 2017

Lights love family . Happy Deepavali to everyone  pic.twitter.com/EX7o7R2IgF — Kajol (@KajolAtUN) 19 October 2017

Night out.

A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Oct 19, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

Phoolon ki rangoli with my little angel. On this festive day let’s celebrate love and togetherness.

A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Oct 19, 2017 at 8:14am PDT

T 2585 - दीपावली की शुभकामनाएँ , शेन आदर !! pic.twitter.com/wiGf6f1vMe — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) 19 October 2017

Wishing you & your family a blessed Diwali. May the light in you grow brighter this Diwali & bring you closer to your life's purpose pic.twitter.com/SLzP8ywBze — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) 19 October 2017

Happy Diwali! Wishing you all a year filled with love, light and laughter! pic.twitter.com/QCaPz0unfp — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) 19 October 2017

#HappyDiwali everyone. One of my most favourite festivals. May you be blessed with joy, prosperity, love & laughter! #TBT pic.twitter.com/i7fZtiTPGx — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) 19 October 2017

Love, light and happiness to everyone this #Diwali... pic.twitter.com/euIGrcOSJu

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 19 October 2017

HAPPY DIWALI TO YOU (the brightest lights of my heart! ) pic.twitter.com/GoYUBTzefc — Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) 19 October 2017

#HappyDiwali everyone! May your lives be filled with love and light... https://t.co/Hvd3hSrevB pic.twitter.com/9txH8JH7zO — Sonali Bendre Behl (@iamsonalibendre) 19 October 2017

A number of Bollywood stars hosted lavish Diwali parties by inviting their friends and colleagues in the industry.

Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali, has been celebrated in Indian for over centuries to rejoice the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years in exile.

The style, magnitude and grandeur has seen sea change but the fundamental essence has remained the same. It’s all about celebrating the victory of truth over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

The festival of Diwali is spread over 5 days. This year, Diwali festivities began on October 17 with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali on October 18, Lakshmi Pujan on October 19, Govardhan Puja on October 20 and Bhai Dooj on October21.