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Diwali about spreading light, happiness in everyone's lives: T'gana Governor

Hyderabad, Nov 7 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today extended Diwali greetings to the people of the state, calling upon them to celebrate the festival with love, compassion, service and mutual cooperation.
The Governor said the true spirit of Diwali lay not merely in lighting lamps at homes but also in bringing happiness and hope into the lives of others, particularly the poor and those facing distress.
The Governor and his wife Janaki Shukla celebrated advance Diwali with Lok Bhavan employees and their families here today evening.
They interacted with the staff, joined them in bursting firecrackers and distributed sweets and festive gifts.
Addressing the employees, Shukla said Diwali symbolised the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil.
The festival should inspire people to eliminate hatred and negative thoughts and spread positivity in society, he said, noting that even a few comforting words could provide emotional strength to those facing difficulties.
Referring to the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, where around 30 lakh diyas were being lit, the Governor urged people to make lighting traditional lamps a household practice.
He encouraged the use of earthen lamps instead of candles to promote indigenous products and support the livelihoods of traditional artisans.
He also called for safe Diwali celebrations and urged parents to take special care of children while bursting firecrackers. He stressed the importance of punctuality and discipline in daily life and official responsibilities.
Special Chief Secretary to the Governor M. Dana Kishore, who attended the celebrations, said Diwali represented the triumph of good over evil and appreciated the Governor's initiative in celebrating the festival with Lok Bhavan employees and their families.
Several senior Lok Bhavan officials and employees participated in the celebrations.
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