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Diwali 2021
How India Celebrated Diwali Under Covid Shadow

Every Indian celebrates Diwali in his/her own way. No matter how dark the darkness is, light always finds its way to shine, a ray always emerges to adorn the world with a medley of zillion colours. A pandemic raging for over a year now could not dampen the festive spirit as people celebrated the popular festival with family, friends and kin much pomp and fervour.

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Diwali fireworks over Hudson River in New York City | OTV News
Diwali fireworks over Hudson River in New York City

Diwali fireworks over the Hudson River in New York City, as a part of 3-day Diwali celebrations in the City

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'Happiness, Prosperity & Good Fortune': President Kovind, PM Modi, Other Leaders Extend Diwali Wishes
'Happiness, Prosperity & Good Fortune': President Kovind, PM Modi, Other Leaders Extend Diwali Wishes

I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune in your life. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali, PM Modi tweeted

Happy Diwali Countrymen!
Watch: Jawans From Borders Wish Diwali

Indian Army soldiers posted in forward areas of Kargil, Eastern Ladakh, Siachen and Ladakh Scouts Regimental centre wish Diwali to countrymen.

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Section 144 Clamped In Vicinity Of Puri Srimandir, No Kaunriya Kathi Lighting On Diwali
Section 144 Clamped In Vicinity Of Puri Srimandir, No Kaunriya Kathi Lighting On Diwali

The administration has taken such strict measures in the wake of containing pollution as well as restricting COVID transmission. Moreover, devotees are restricted from entering Srimandir today.

Orissa HC's Green Diwali Order Came Late
Orissa HC's Green Diwali Order Came Late, PESO Bar Pushes Traders, Customers Into Red

With the Court ordering for the sale of PESO approved firecrackers, the firecracker market in Odisha, usually dominated by local-made crackers, is at sea

Sand & Diyas
Diwali & Kali Puja: Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Goddess Kali Sculpture With Earthen Lamps

Diwali & Kali Puja: Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Goddess Kali Sculpture With Earthen Lamps

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Silver Coin Making
Dhanteras & Diwali 2021: Silver Coin Making From Takkshal In Rajasthan

Silver Coins are being made in a Takkshal (factory) in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district. There are various types of silver coins weighing from 5 grms to 100 gms available in this Takshal. These coins have demand all over the country.

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Bathed In Light!
Watch: Stunning Laser Light Show On Ayodhya Deepotsav

A grand laser light show was witnessed at the famous Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event this year aims at breaking its own previous record in the ‘Guinness World Records’ with as many as 7 lakh 51 thousand earthen lamps in Ayodhya.

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No Kaunriya Kathi Lighting At Srimandir On Diwali
No Kaunriya Kathi Lighting At Srimandir On Diwali

The Puri district administration on Monday announced that tight restrictions will be imposed around the Lord Jagannath Temple on Diwali to discourage people not to light Kaunriya Kathi (jute sticks) near the shrine during the festival.

Firecrackers Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized In Odisha, High Court Hearing On Green Crackers Today
Firecrackers Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized In Odisha, High Court Hearing On Green Crackers Today

Ahead of the Orissa High Court's final hearing on the ban on sale and use of firecrackers this Diwali festivities, the Police on Sunday seized a huge cache of firecrackers from Nalabanta in Aska area of Ganjam district.

Eviction Drive For Srimandir Beautification
Eviction Drive For Srimandir Beautification Resumes In Puri

In this phase of the eviction, the old buildings, lying in dilapidated conditions in the vicinity of the temple from Marichakota Chhak till Srimandir office, are being demolished

Permission To Green Crackers: Orissa HC Asks SRC To Take Decision, Next Hearing On Nov 1
Permission To Green Crackers: Orissa HC Asks SRC To Take Decision, Next Hearing On Nov 1

Orissa HC has asked the SRC to arrive at a decision while keeping in mind the directives of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and also the Covid-19 guidelines.

Price Drop & Demand Boost
Diwali 2021: Price Drop & Demand Boost For Earthen Lamps Helps SHG Workers

Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat in Karnataka provided rent free space to traditional pottery workers to sell earthen lamps. As a result of this, the prices of the lamps have reduced by half. This move benefitted many women SHG (Self Help Group) workers in the district. The workers will not have to pay for shops at government office's premises till Diwali.

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Kali Puja
Cuttack Gears For Kali Puja, Preparations in Full Swing

"Adhering to State government restrictions this year, the idol makers are restricting the height of the statue to 4 feet or less."

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