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Diwali's Lights Shine Bright with Optimism
Diwali is India's most important religious festival: A celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. A wonderful time for people to shine as beacons of optimism!
As the Hindustan Times remarked, "Diwali to Diwali, optimism is the strong message."
A “diya” is an oil lamp used to light up homes during the Diwali festival and symbolizes prosperity and optimism. Diyas are handmade out of clay and often painted in vibrant colours.
Diwali decorations emphasise optimism with colourful vibrant decorations. People clean their homes, decorate with lights, flowers, and Rangolis, and seek blessings for prosperity and fortune in their lives.
Dr Gorakh Bobde, the CEO of AGS Ingenuity, shared with me: "Diwali is known as the festival of lights. It signifies the triumph of light over darkness, Optimism over uncertainty, and hope over despair. May millions of lamps illuminate in your life with endless optimism and possibilities."
The Prime Minister of Fiji Voreqe Bainimarama said, "Light has won over darkness. Good has won over evil. Knowledge has won over ignorance. So let us be generous and gracious with the gifts bestowed upon us and let us move forward confident in the power of our optimism to prevail over the challenges that lay ahead.”
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said, "A celebration of lights, Diwali is an occasion to honour the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and right over wrong. As people around the world gather with family and friends to light diyas, decorate homes, offer prayers, or exchange gifts and food, we are reminded to look to the year ahead with optimism and hope."
The Indian Students Association's Nishant Kumar said, "Diwali is not only a festival, it is about togetherness, unity and optimism."
Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia, said "This is a religious festival this is a festival of faith, it’s about optimism, it’s about hope it’s about triumph, it’s about family, it’s about looking into the future with positivity.”
Uday Yadav, President and Chief Operating Officer, Eaton Electrical Sector Board, said, "It’s inspiring to celebrate a holiday that looks toward new hopes, dreams and aspirations—one that signifies happiness with practices that have participants letting go of the negativity and shining a light on the optimism of tomorrow. It’s something our world needs more of!"
Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. A wonderful time of optimism, gatherings and gift giving. Happy Diwali to all. #india…https://t.co/rI2F9eGM2s
— Into India Blogger (@SteveManallack) November 2, 2021
" Diwali- The festival of lights is celebration of joy and its essence is to let people come out of darkness to light. This festival is unique in that it is celebrated all over India and around the world -Indians bringing Optimism in Peoples lives irrespective of their culture.🎉
— satish kumar KV (@KumarKv72) October 20, 2022
We are all busy cleaning our homes these days, but how about we also cleanse our mind & soul, conquer our negative thoughts and spread positive aura? This Diwali, let's manifest miracles and fill our lives with optimism. #NewThoughtsNewMe #FestiveSeason #Positivity pic.twitter.com/5LDR017ns4
— Ruchira Darda (@RuchiraDarda) November 2, 2021
Rangoli 🌸 is one of the symbols of Diwali 🎆 #DidYouKnow that it is the artwork to greet Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth and good fortune. It symbolizes happiness, optimism, and vitality of a household.🏠 It serves purposes that go beyond ornamentation. pic.twitter.com/D8zZqPi2uT
— India in Belgium (@IndEmbassyBru) October 21, 2022
One of the most anticipated festivals in India, #Diwali stands for positivity, optimism, and inclusivityhttps://t.co/lyf6wWzHIl
— IE Lifestyle (@lifestyle_ie) October 27, 2021
On Fireworks: "Fireworks are a modern phenomenon and usually in traditional Hindu/or other Indian homes the clay lamps are lit and placed in the front courtyard to mark the joyous occasion of light symbolizing optimism and hope for the future," Dr Bihani Sarkar, departmental lecturer in Sanskrit at the University of Oxford, told Newsweek.
Divine Deepawali ignites hope and optimism by lighting up the lamp of inner bliss. Diwali marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival of lights also give us the strength and the zeal to uphold our good deeds.#Diwali #KaintalSchool pic.twitter.com/GnXkhbq6VW
— KaintalSrSchool (@kaintalSrSchool) October 21, 2022
Diwali is the festival of hope and optimism. It is a festival for new beginnings. Toh, is diwali hum aur aap bhi ummeed ka diya jalate hain aur apni zindagi unlimited banate hain. pic.twitter.com/xMOR6vszBZ
— Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance (@edelweiss_tokio) October 24, 2021
Deepavali, or Diwali — the festival of lights — brings a sense of optimism and merriment. It is incomplete without decoration. pic.twitter.com/PtWu0l3vrR
— St. John's International School (@SJIS_Official) October 18, 2022
While enjoying the beautiful festival of #Diwali🪔, carry a bright spark of light in your heart as well, to enrich your life with #joy, #prosperity, and #divine #blessings.
— Dr. Archika Didi (@drarchikadidi) October 23, 2022
May the wonderful #festival make your heart bloom with delight and optimism.
Happy Diwali!#Diwali2022 pic.twitter.com/fl0qJMTl6o
Divi Corporate Solutions wishes you a fresh start in your life signalled by the celebration of joy, light, and optimism. May you and your family have a memorable Diwali that opens the door to a bright future.#happydiwali #diwali #DiviCorporateSolutionsinhyderabad pic.twitter.com/h3Y8YbdcDz
— Divi Corporate Solutions (@DiviCorporate) October 22, 2022
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