Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

On Vijaya Dashami, President Droupadi Murmu said Operation Sindoor symbolises the triumph of humanity over terrorism, likening it to the slaying of Ravan, and paid tribute to India’s armed forces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that people draw inspiration from the festival to move forward ...