Hindu devotees around the world celebrate Diwali festival today.
Hindu devotees around the world celebrate Diwali today with great devotion, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
This festival represents hope, joy, and the triumph of good over evil, bringing communities together in a spirit of unity and celebration.
Issuing a massage, president Anura kumara Dissanayake says that in Sri Lanka, the people have been searching for light in the dark for decades after gaining independence.
Now, fresh hope is emerging as the realization of their long-held hopes. People have entered an era of renaissance, where the aspirations of the people, which were suppressed by past rulers, are finally coming to the forefront.
Several legends inspire the celebration of Diwali. One story is the defeat of the Asura Narakasura by Lord Vishnu. Such significant events are remembered and honoured by Hindu devotees during this vibrant festival.
Only the light of science can dispel the darkness of ignorance. Therefore, the president urges everyone to light the Diwali of wisdom this year.
Let this Diwali be a precious occasion for Sri Lankans to embrace a new way of thinking, fostering enlightenment and progress for all.
Let us appreciate the beauty of cultural diversity by extending respect, acceptance, and brotherhood toward one another.
The time has come for the Sri Lankans to stand undivided and strong. The president invites everyone to join in creating a new cultural existence that embodies compassion and critical thought.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that the government is committed to building a world where everyone can enjoy freedom, dignity and rights.
The Prime Minister mentions that the collective goal is to raise the standard of living for everyone by ensuring that no one is left behind, as expected from the policy of rich country-beautiful life.
Minister Vijitha Herath, in his massage says Hindus celebrate Diwali as the day when a new paradigm of good versus evil-ignorance was established.
He also said that the theme will have a special significance in the great mission of creating a new revival of a rich country and a beautiful life.