New York city's iconic World Trade Center has been lit up to showcase a pretty spectacular digital mural to celebrate the festival of lights, Deepavali.

New York: Spectacular digital mural on World Trade center podium for Diwali

<p>Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4). Diwali is a five-day festival that marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light!," Djokovic wrote on his official Twitter handle. On the other hand, Maxwell tweeted, "Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light! 🪔🎇</p>
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/status/1456279810913669128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lightsfestival?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lightsfestival</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#diwali</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/spreadlove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#spreadlove</a>❤️ <a href="https://t.co/CzXHireR1V">https://t.co/CzXHireR1V</a></p>
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gmaxi_32/status/1456092901708951553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurranSM/status/1456183737922752516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali to those celebrating!</p>
— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoy20/status/1456140360518877184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1456182843256737795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A very happy Diwali to everyone celebrating across the world! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali2021</a> 🪔</p>
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricketAus/status/1456033752711372807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali to everyone around the World stay blessed spread love ❤️🤗</p>
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19/status/1456297916306321414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali to everyone around the world celebrating today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FestivalOfLights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FestivalOfLights</a> <a href="https://t.co/4cZLY2aPMq">pic.twitter.com/4cZLY2aPMq</a></p>
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidMillerSA12/status/1456128208839987202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali to all!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lights</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/colour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#colour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/happiness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#happiness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/joy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#joy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/laughter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#laughter</a> <a href="https://t.co/reqOkrquic">https://t.co/reqOkrquic</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, India's northern state Uttar Pradesh's Department of Tourism and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University jointly entered in Guinness World Records for "largest display of oil lamps" during Deepotsava at Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya.</p>

<p>"Today we have lit up 9 lakh earthen lamps. I want to extend my greetings to everyone on this Deepotsav program," UP's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said at an event of Deepotsava celebrations in Ayodhya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colourful lights and laser show organised in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebration on the occasion of Diwali.</p>

<p>The 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya last year had set the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps' after 5,84,572 earthen lamps were lit on the banks of river Saryu. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4).

Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4). Diwali is a five-day festival that marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. "Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light!," Djokovic wrote on his official Twitter handle. On the other hand, Maxwell tweeted, "Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!!" IN PICS | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light! 🪔🎇 — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!! #lightsfestival #diwali #spreadlove❤️ https://t.co/CzXHireR1V — Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali 🎉🎉 — Sam Curran (@CurranSM) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to those celebrating! — Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) November 4, 2021 × HAPPY #Diwali 💙 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 4, 2021 × A very happy Diwali to everyone celebrating across the world! #Diwali2021 🪔 — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 3, 2021 × Happy Diwali to everyone around the World stay blessed spread love ❤️🤗 — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to everyone around the world celebrating today. #FestivalOfLights pic.twitter.com/4cZLY2aPMq — David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to all!! #lights #colour #happiness #joy #laughter https://t.co/reqOkrquic — David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 4, 2021 × IN PICS | Diwali celebrations across the globe Meanwhile, India's northern state Uttar Pradesh's Department of Tourism and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University jointly entered in Guinness World Records for "largest display of oil lamps" during Deepotsava at Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya. "Today we have lit up 9 lakh earthen lamps. I want to extend my greetings to everyone on this Deepotsav program," UP's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said at an event of Deepotsava celebrations in Ayodhya. Colourful lights and laser show organised in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebration on the occasion of Diwali. The 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya last year had set the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps' after 5,84,572 earthen lamps were lit on the banks of river Saryu. (With inputs from agencies)

From Novak Djokovic to Glenn Maxwell: Global stars wish India a safe and happy Diwali

<p>It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way. And social media is the most troublesome place to commit such a mistake because someone is always there to take a screenshot.</p>

<p>Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan found this first hand. Murad Ali Shah wanted to extend Diwali wishes to Hindu minority in the province.</p>

<p>Nothing wrong in that. It's just that he wished people 'Happy Holi' instead of Diwali. Probably everyone knows that these two are very very distinct festivals that have no similarities in the way they are celebrated.</p>

<p>The image tweeted by Twitter handle @SindhCMHouse showed Mr Murad Ali Shah looking resplendent as colours of Holi were depicted to occupy major space in the photo. The words 'Happy Holi' can be seen splashed in big letters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But most striking AND funny is depiction of what appears to be a huge crane in the picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now Holi and Diwali may both be festivals, but it's absolutely certain that none of them involve any participation from a crane. It may be towards representing Sindh region but selection of imagery is certainly not festive.</p>

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<p>Social media is a brutal place. And this mistake from chief minister of a major region in Pakistan has not gone unnoticed.</p>

<p>"CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali. Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his &nbsp;party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM," says a user.</p>

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Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party.<br />
Anyway good try Mr CM <a href="https://t.co/KdgVlmKO50">pic.twitter.com/KdgVlmKO50</a></p>
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<p>Not surprisingly, Sindh CM has now deleted the tweet.</p>


It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way.

It always speaks of your respect for other religions when you extend wishes for a festival in that culture. But if you take the shortcut of not doing your homework right, your move of only scoring political points can backfire in a major way. And social media is the most troublesome place to commit such a mistake because someone is always there to take a screenshot. Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan found this first hand. Murad Ali Shah wanted to extend Diwali wishes to Hindu minority in the province. Nothing wrong in that. It's just that he wished people 'Happy Holi' instead of Diwali. Probably everyone knows that these two are very very distinct festivals that have no similarities in the way they are celebrated. The image tweeted by Twitter handle @SindhCMHouse showed Mr Murad Ali Shah looking resplendent as colours of Holi were depicted to occupy major space in the photo. The words 'Happy Holi' can be seen splashed in big letters. But most striking AND funny is depiction of what appears to be a huge crane in the picture. Now Holi and Diwali may both be festivals, but it's absolutely certain that none of them involve any participation from a crane. It may be towards representing Sindh region but selection of imagery is certainly not festive. Social media is a brutal place. And this mistake from chief minister of a major region in Pakistan has not gone unnoticed. "CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali. Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM," says a user. CM of Sindh Province of Pakistan wishes Happy Holi on Diwali 🤣 Sindh is supposed to have most number of native Hindus and his party PPP is supposed to be most inclusive and secular party. Anyway good try Mr CM pic.twitter.com/KdgVlmKO50 — CNJaipur1 (@CJaipur1) November 4, 2021 × Not surprisingly, Sindh CM has now deleted the tweet.

Happy Holi on Diwali: CM of Sindh in Pakistan gets trolled for mixing up festivals

<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time. 'Happy Diwali- President Donald J. Trump', read the words in the image.</p>

<p>In the image, Trump can be seen lighting a Diya inside what appears to be a room in the White House. He is surrounded by members of Indian-American community.</p>

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<p>All eyes are on Trump and his administration as he approaches the last days of his presidency. He has been combative even after it was certain that Joe Biden had clinched the presidency.</p>

<p>On Saturday, UK PM Boris Johnson extended his Diwali wishes too. He expressed gratitude towards British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains who he said did everything to tackle coronavirus pandemic. Unlike Trump, Boris Johnson recorded a video message.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandiChhorDivas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandiChhorDivas</a>!<br />
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I know that this year celebrations will be different, but I am filled with respect for the way British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have gone out of their way to help others throughout this pandemic. <a href="https://t.co/YhqWpq3JQH">pic.twitter.com/YhqWpq3JQH</a></p>
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1327538300098371584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was also forthcoming as he wished everyone a happy Diwali in a video message he posted on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali! I know celebrations will look different this year, but the message at the heart of the day - that light, hope, and knowledge will always triumph over darkness, evil, and ignorance - remains the same, and it has never been more important. <a href="https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW">https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW</a> <a href="https://t.co/KrVU18DKLz">pic.twitter.com/KrVU18DKLz</a></p>
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1327616194774491140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Dubai, tweeted on the ocassion of Diwali as well.</p>

<p>"On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress," he said.</p>

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— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedBinZayed/status/1327272487504277504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Prince Charles extended Diwali greetings as well. He recorded a video message wishing everyone a happy Diwali</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“This brings you all my warmest greetings on the occasion of Diwali and, for those of you marking a New Year, let me wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.”<br />
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The Prince of Wales sends his best wishes to those celebrating the Festival of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a>. <a href="https://t.co/wMbOQ2xxHb">pic.twitter.com/wMbOQ2xxHb</a></p>
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClarenceHouse/status/1326933361332457474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>US President-elect Joe Biden wished everyone a happy Diwali on behalf of him and his wife.</p>

<p>"To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak," he tweeted.</p>

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time. 'Happy Diwali- President Donald J. Trump', read the words in the image. In the image, Trump can be seen lighting a Diya inside what appears to be a room in the White House. He is surrounded by members of Indian-American community. pic.twitter.com/w9YruJ4AYc — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2020 × All eyes are on Trump and his administration as he approaches the last days of his presidency. He has been combative even after it was certain that Joe Biden had clinched the presidency. On Saturday, UK PM Boris Johnson extended his Diwali wishes too. He expressed gratitude towards British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains who he said did everything to tackle coronavirus pandemic. Unlike Trump, Boris Johnson recorded a video message. Happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas! I know that this year celebrations will be different, but I am filled with respect for the way British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have gone out of their way to help others throughout this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/YhqWpq3JQH — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 14, 2020 × Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was also forthcoming as he wished everyone a happy Diwali in a video message he posted on Twitter. Happy Diwali! I know celebrations will look different this year, but the message at the heart of the day - that light, hope, and knowledge will always triumph over darkness, evil, and ignorance - remains the same, and it has never been more important. https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW pic.twitter.com/KrVU18DKLz — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 14, 2020 × Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Dubai, tweeted on the ocassion of Diwali as well. "On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress," he said. On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 13, 2020 × Prince Charles extended Diwali greetings as well. He recorded a video message wishing everyone a happy Diwali “This brings you all my warmest greetings on the occasion of Diwali and, for those of you marking a New Year, let me wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.” The Prince of Wales sends his best wishes to those celebrating the Festival of #Diwali. pic.twitter.com/wMbOQ2xxHb — The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 12, 2020 × US President-elect Joe Biden wished everyone a happy Diwali on behalf of him and his wife. "To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak," he tweeted. To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 14, 2020 ×

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<p>On the occasion of Diwali, many Premier League giants have wished their fans based in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-virat-kohli-to-saina-nehwal-sports-fraternity-in-india-wishes-a-very-happy-diwali-343134" target="_blank">From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali'</a></p>

<p>Premier League has a major fan base in India. This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday.</p>

<p>Premier League's official account on Twitter wished their fans by posting a compilation of league icons.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">From all of us at the Premier League, wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali. 🪔<br />
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/happydiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#happydiwali</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zek4lOCtv7">pic.twitter.com/Zek4lOCtv7</a></p>
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<p>Chelsea FC and Manchester City were the first to wish their fans on the occasion of Diwali.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> to all our fans who are celebrating!<br />
“Light, my light, the world-filling light…” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lightourcity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lightourcity</a><br />
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⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/PUMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PUMA</a><br />
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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/diwali-2020-india-along-with-the-world-celebrates-the-festival-of-lights-343118" target="_blank">Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defending champions Liverpool FC also wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To all our supporters in 🇮🇳 and around the world, wishing you all a safe and prosperous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> <a href="https://t.co/cuEvikaq9A">pic.twitter.com/cuEvikaq9A</a></p>
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1327468802636910593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspurs also wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">✨ Wishing our fans in India 🇮🇳 a very happy &amp; safe Diwali! 💙<br />
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Celebrate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiwaliWithSpurs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiwaliWithSpurs</a>, have a sweet &amp; watch football - like a true Spurs fan 😁🥰<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/2OZgyt1qPx">pic.twitter.com/2OZgyt1qPx</a></p>
— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/Spurs_India/status/1327449927669125120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>West Ham United posted a compilation video of their players wishing their fans in India a very Happy Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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— West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1327536756145623040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Leicester City FC wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1327514101317128193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1327537956530348033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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On the occasion of Diwali, many Premier League giants have wished their fans based in India. Also read: From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali' Premier League has a major fan base in India.

On the occasion of Diwali, many Premier League giants have wished their fans based in India. Also read: From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali' Premier League has a major fan base in India. This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Premier League's official account on Twitter wished their fans by posting a compilation of league icons. From all of us at the Premier League, wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali. 🪔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 #happydiwali pic.twitter.com/Zek4lOCtv7 — Premier League India (@PLforIndia) November 14, 2020 × Chelsea FC and Manchester City were the first to wish their fans on the occasion of Diwali. × #HappyDiwali to all our fans who are celebrating! “Light, my light, the world-filling light…” #lightourcity ⚽️ @PUMA 🙌 @MangteC 🤝 @HARRDYSANDHU pic.twitter.com/XVuHLN67TH — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 14, 2020 × Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights Defending champions Liverpool FC also wished their fans. To all our supporters in 🇮🇳 and around the world, wishing you all a safe and prosperous #Diwali pic.twitter.com/cuEvikaq9A — Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 14, 2020 × Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspurs also wished their fans. ✨ Wishing our fans in India 🇮🇳 a very happy & safe Diwali! 💙 Celebrate #DiwaliWithSpurs, have a sweet & watch football - like a true Spurs fan 😁🥰#THFC ⚪ #COYS pic.twitter.com/2OZgyt1qPx — Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) November 14, 2020 × West Ham United posted a compilation video of their players wishing their fans in India a very Happy Diwali. From all of us at West Ham United, here's wishing a very safe and #HappyDiwali to everyone celebrating.. pic.twitter.com/tCdSXnjiFZ — West Ham United (@WestHam) November 14, 2020 × Leicester City FC wished their fans. Best wishes to all #lcfc fans celebrating #Diwali pic.twitter.com/vGQeVzQKs7 — Leicester City (@LCFC) November 14, 2020 × Happy #Diwali to all of our supporters who are celebrating here and all around the world! pic.twitter.com/KGAFxrSIwE — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 14, 2020 ×

From Chelsea to Manchester City: Premier League giants wish everyone a 'Happy Diwali'

<p>On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/diwali-2020-india-along-with-the-world-celebrates-the-festival-of-lights-343118">Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights</a></p>

<p>This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1327499092193202177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. <a href="https://t.co/qIOHfRZoWW">pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW</a></p>
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1327493359875756033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> ... <a href="https://twitter.com/NHarvir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHarvir</a> ... <a href="https://t.co/OKx7NeIQYg">pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg</a></p>
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<p>Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families &amp; standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength &amp; happiness. <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/Njd8eOaDYW">pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1327459132950020096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. <a href="https://t.co/hCGca7bU3J">pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1327420329656864769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">May your path always be lit with love and happiness. Wish you a very<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/r2pPVZ8QYm">pic.twitter.com/r2pPVZ8QYm</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1327471040386142210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday.

On the occasion of Diwali, sporting fraternity in India took to social media and wished their fans. Also read: Diwali 2020: India, along with the world, celebrates the festival of lights This year's Diwali, which is also one of the most important festivals in India, commenced on a muted note on Saturday. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, Mahesh Bhupathi were among the first to wish. Skipper Kohli posted a video for Diwali with a special message for his fans. Happy Diwali 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/USLnZnMwzT — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 14, 2020 × BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wished his fans. Wish all a happy diwali ..may the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to all .. pic.twitter.com/qIOHfRZoWW — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 14, 2020 × Former Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi shared a picture of his house being Diwali ready. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Bhupathi (@mbhupathi) × Badminton ace Saina Nehwal shared a photo of her family and wished everyone a Happy Diwali. Happy Diwali 🪔💥.... #HappyDiwali ... @NHarvir ... pic.twitter.com/OKx7NeIQYg — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina wished his fans and paid tribute to the soldiers and their families. He wrote: "Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness." Sending special Diwali wishes to our soldiers who are away from their families & standing tall in all odd situations to guard us. May this Diwali bring you all lot more strength & happiness. @adgpi #Respect #JaiHind #HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/Njd8eOaDYW — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 14, 2020 × VVS Laxman took to Twitter to wish everybody a very Happy Diwali. He wrote: "Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali Diya. May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health." Wishing all of you Happy Deepavali 🪔 🪔 May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health. pic.twitter.com/hCGca7bU3J — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 14, 2020 × Former India batsman Virender Sehwag wished his fellow citizens on the occasion of Diwali. May your path always be lit with love and happiness. Wish you a very#HappyDiwali2020 pic.twitter.com/r2pPVZ8QYm — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 14, 2020 ×

From Virat Kohli to Saina Nehwal: Sports fraternity in India wishes a very 'Happy Diwali'

<p>Indian celebrities wishing their fans on a festival has now become a common practice. But today's occasion was made special as European footballers and clubs wished fans living in India and abroad a very 'Happy Diwali'.</p>

<p>Football giants - Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur took to Twitter to wish fans on Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the London football club Arsenal, one of the star players Mesut Ozil in a video posted on their official Twitter said, "Happy Diwali."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you're celebrating Diwali today, then we've got a special message for you... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MesutOzil1088</a> and everyone at the club 🕯 <a href="https://t.co/2GjEvrpmnE">pic.twitter.com/2GjEvrpmnE</a></p>
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1060004663439704064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>While Man United has put a Diwali card on its handle, Tottenham Hotspur wished with a video message.&nbsp;</p>

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— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/Spurs_India/status/1060014310326321152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1060049222295261186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu).</p>

<p>It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.</p>


Indian celebrities wishing their fans on a festival has now become a common practice. But today's occasion was made special as European footballers and clubs wished fans living in India and abroad a very 'Happy Diwali'.

Indian celebrities wishing their fans on a festival has now become a common practice. But today's occasion was made special as European footballers and clubs wished fans living in India and abroad a very 'Happy Diwali'. Football giants - Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur took to Twitter to wish fans on Diwali. For the London football club Arsenal, one of the star players Mesut Ozil in a video posted on their official Twitter said, "Happy Diwali." If you're celebrating Diwali today, then we've got a special message for you... #HappyDiwali from @MesutOzil1088 and everyone at the club 🕯 pic.twitter.com/2GjEvrpmnE — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) November 7, 2018 × While Man United has put a Diwali card on its handle, Tottenham Hotspur wished with a video message. Wishing all our fans a very happy and safe #Diwali! ✨#HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/EBWKRsCG7D — Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) November 7, 2018 × Happy #Diwali to all our followers celebrating today! pic.twitter.com/9DqE56q9iX — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 7, 2018 × Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.

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<p>A new world record was set in the holy city of Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali Tuesday with over three lakh 'diyas' or earthen lamps lit up simultaneously on the banks of the Saryu river, officials said.</p>

<p>Rishi Nath, official adjudicator of the Guinness World Records, made the announcement that the record was created at the Deepotsav event on the ghats here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A total of 3,01,152 diyas were lit up simultaneously for a period of five minutes, which is a new record," Nath said in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi</p>

<p>Adityanath and South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook.</p>

<p>The target was to illuminate a total of 3.35 lakh diyas on both sides of ghats at Ram Ki Paidi here.</p>

<p>"It beat the earlier record set in Haryana in 2016, where at an event 1,50,009 diyas were lit," Nath said and hailed the new record as "phenomenal".&nbsp;</p>


A new world record was set in the holy city of Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali Tuesday with over three lakh 'diyas' or earthen lamps lit up simultaneously on the banks of the Saryu river, officials said.

A new world record was set in the holy city of Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali Tuesday with over three lakh 'diyas' or earthen lamps lit up simultaneously on the banks of the Saryu river, officials said. Rishi Nath, official adjudicator of the Guinness World Records, made the announcement that the record was created at the Deepotsav event on the ghats here. "A total of 3,01,152 diyas were lit up simultaneously for a period of five minutes, which is a new record," Nath said in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook. The target was to illuminate a total of 3.35 lakh diyas on both sides of ghats at Ram Ki Paidi here. "It beat the earlier record set in Haryana in 2016, where at an event 1,50,009 diyas were lit," Nath said and hailed the new record as "phenomenal".

Over 3 lakh diyas lit on banks of Saryu river in new world record

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