Celebrations will be taking place across the globe this week (Picture: Getty)
Diwali is upon us, which means that tonight the skies will be lit with fireworks, and beautiful candles will be displayed in people’s homes.
Diwali is celebrated over five days, with the main festival day taking place today (October 24).
Here’s how you can wish someone a Happy Diwali, as well as some special quotes and messages to mark the occasion…
How to wish someone a ‘Happy Diwali’
A simple ‘happy Diwali’ will do the trick, but there are other Diwali wishes you can say to anyone celebrating the festival.
A traditional Diwali greeting is to say ‘wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness prosperity and joy to you and all your family.’
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You can also wish: ‘May your life be as colourful, shimmering and magical as the lights of Diwali.’
Another can be: ‘May every aspect of your life be as luminous and wonderful as the lights on the lamps of Diwali.’
To greet someone in Hindi for Diwali it’s best to say ‘Diwali ki Shubhkamnayein’ or ‘Shubh Deepavali’. These both mean Happy Diwali.
Meanwhile, in Punjabi it would be ‘Tuhanu Diwali diyan boht both vadhaiyan’ and in Marathi ‘Shush Diwali’ or ‘Diwalichya hard Shubhechha’.
‘Deepavali Nalvazhthukal’ is the best way to greet someone in Tamil.
Even a simple ‘Happy Diwali’ will be greatly appreciated.
Diwali quotes and messages to share
Diwali is a time for family (Picture: Getty)
The following are heartfelt messages and quotes you can use to send to any loved ones celebrating Diwali today:
May the lights of Diwali make your and your loved ones’ life brighter and happier.
Wishing your family a happy and safe Diwali.
May the beauty of a Deepavali season fill your home with happiness, and may the coming year provide you with all that brings you joy.
This Diwali let us give thanks for our health, friends, and family.
May the lamps of Diwali illuminate your life. May the colours of rangoli usher in happiness, may the delicious Diwali desserts add sweetness to your life, and may Goddess Lakshmi shower you with all that you have wished for.
Diwali poems to read and share
Diwali is also known as the festival of lights (Picture: Getty)
Diwali
Today’s the ‘Festival of Lights’ all o’er;
A joyful day for minds and hearts and souls;
And people throng the Temples to offer,
Prayers, resolving to take better roles.
And most of them are richly clad and clean,
And eat such dainty foods and sweets with mirth;
Whilst noisy crackers burst, their lights are seen,
It seems to be a happy day on Earth!
But are there not hearts woe-filled, very sad?
Denied of laughter, smiles for days;
Today’s the triumph of Good over bad;
But what about the wastage in much ways?
True joy is when you see someone else smile!
True charity gives joy in Heav’nly style.
– Dr. John Celes
Sweet treats such as Jalebi are often enjoyed over Diwali (Picture: Getty)
Deepavali Delights
Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That grand festival of Lights
That ends evil after a protracted fight
When good with all its might
Leads us from darkness to Light.
Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That great festival of sound
When crackers and laughter abound
When crackers and sparklers light up the sky
When delighted children jump with joy.
Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That gorgeous festival of snacks and sweets
Where everyone enjoys a royal feast
When old and young with delight meet
With love and affection all hearts beat.
Diwali is here, Diwali is here
That gracious festival which celebrates victory
The ancient festival of myth and mystery
That is mentioned in both mythology and history
The festival that signals Triumph over Tragedy.
– Shyam Phatak
Diwali Instagram captions to use
Here are some fun and inspiring captions to use in any Diwali posts you share:
Look on the bright sideBright lights, full stomachI followed the lights and they led me hereMuch better than sharing food over Zoom last yearAlexa, play ‘Firework’ by Katy PerryFairy lights on winter nightsJust came to say yellowThe festival of light is full of delightIt’s the season to sparkle
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Diwali is the festival of lights.