Happy Diwali 2018: The Festival of Lights is upon us. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated across India and is one of the most awaited festivals every year.
Essentially a celebration of the victory of good over evil, the Hindu festival commemorates Lord Ram’s return to his kingdom Ayodhya after his 14-year exile during which he also killed demon king Ravan who had abducted Sita. To mark his homecoming, households light lamps and burn firecrackers.
Many also worship Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, on this day.
This year, Diwali will be celebrated on 7 November.
Apart from lighting diyas and candles, and bursting crackers, people meet friends and family to exchange Diwali greetings and gifts and celebrate the festival together.
Here are some Diwali messages, wishes and images that you can share as WhatsApp messages and Facebook greetings or SMSes to celebrate Diwali 2018.
Happy Diwali wishes, quotes and greetings
1. May the light from diyas fill your home with warmth of happiness and hope. Have a wonderful Diwali!
2. Here’s wishing the coming year brings everything you have prayed for. Have a joyous and prosperous Diwali!
3. This Deepavali, may the divine lights guide you on your path to joy, success and prosperity. Happy Diwali to you and your family!
4. May Goddess Lakshmi shower health, wealth, success and good fortune on you and your family. Shubh Deepavali!
5. I pray the Festival of Lights illuminate your lives with joy and happiness.
Happy Diwali to you and your family!
6. This Deepavali, shine like the lamps you light, and fill your life with hope and happiness. Have an enlightening Diwali!
7. Padmasana sthithe devi
Para Brahma swaroopini
Paramesi jagan-mata
Maha Lakshmi namostute.
8. Namastestu Mahamaye
Shree pithe sura poojite
Shanka chakra gada haste
Maha Lakshmi namostute.
9. Namastestu Garudarudhe
Kolasura bhayankari
Sarva papa hare Devi
Maha Lakshmi namostute.
10. Adyanta rahite Devi
Adi Shakti Maheshwari
Yogaje yoga sambhute
Maha Lakshmi namostute.
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