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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greeting on Monday morning, urging citizens of the country to buy domestically made "Swadeshi" products during the festival of lights. The Prime Minister also wished that the festival illuminate the lives of Indians with harmony, happiness, and prosperity.

Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and truth over falsehood. The worship of Goddess Lakshmi is paramount on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

"Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us," PM Modi posted on X in Hindi.

The Prime Minister also encouraged the purchase of Indian-made products and supporting local artisans.

"Let's mark this festive season by celebrating the hardwork, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let's buy Indian products and say--Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to also do the same," wrote PM Modi on X.

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CM Yogi Adityanath Extends Diwali Greetings 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended wishes on Diwali. He said that the festival represents a "sacred symbol of the eternal victory of truth."

The UP CM said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the grand festival of Diwali, the sacred symbol of the eternal victory of truth, righteousness, and positivity! The festival of lights is not merely a ritual of lighting lamps, but a beacon of hope in the soul, a pulse of harmony in society, and a resolve for national resurgence. May the grace of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Janaki illuminate not only our homes but also our hearts, and may the lamp of faith, enthusiasm, and zeal be kindled in everyone's life--this is my prayer. Jai Jai Siyaram!"

Ayodhya Deepotsav

Meanwhile, the grand celebration of Ayodhya's Deepotsav made not only one but two Guinness World Records this year. The 9th edition of Ayodhya Deepotsav not only broke the earlier record of lighting up the highest number of diyas, but it also made a world record of the highest number of people performing the Saryu Arti.

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As many as 26,17,215 diyas were lit up at the Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand celebrations in the Ram temple town, the UP government said.

Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records, who arrived at the location early, made the announcement after verifying the count of the diyas using drones, a government statement said.

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