Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah om Monday extended wishes on Diwali and prayed that the festival brings happiness, prosperity, and peace in everyone's life.

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'Wishing everyone a bright, joyful, and safe Diwali! May the festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity, and peace to you and your loved ones,' Omar posted on X.

Jammu and Kashmir Minister of School and Higher Education Sakina Itoo also extended wishes on Diwali as the millions are celebrating the festival of lights across the country.

'Warm wishes for a bright and delightful Diwali! May this festival bring abundance, happiness, and harmony to you and your loved ones. Happy Diwali!,' Itoo posted on X.

Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian festival of lights. 'Deepa' means lamp or light, and 'Vali' means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.

It celebrates the victory of good over evil.Diwali is a five-day festival that starts on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, people buy jewellery or utensils and worship God.

The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. It is also called Chhoti Diwali or Small Diwali.The third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations. People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day and offer prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperity.

The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Govardhan Puja. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony, and brothers give gifts to their sisters.

Meanwhile, Indian Army's Balnoi Battalion of Krishna Ghati Brigade on Monday celebrated Diwali with civilians of the extreme Line of Control (LoC) in Balnoi Mendhar sector of Poonch district.

The army battalion interacted with the civilians and encouraged their morale, and thanked the people who had joined with them to celebrate Diwali.

The Indian army families celebrated Diwali with children in the LoC Tangdhar Sector. The children showed appreciation for the army's role in computer education.

The celebration featured the lighting of diyas and the sharing of sweets, filling the village with warmth and festival cheers despite its isolation. The occasion brought joy to the villagers and offered soldiers stationed far from their families a sense of belonging and togetherness during the festival of lights.

Locals were filled with joy as they celebrated the festival with 'real heroes,' expressing their reassurance in the Indian Army. (ANI)