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PM Modi extends Dev Deepavali wishes, hails 'Unparalleled Radiance' of Kashi Ghats

New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered heartfelt wishes on the auspicious occasion of Dev Deepavali, celebrated on November 5.
Taking to his handle X, Modi specifically highlighted the beauty of Varanasi: "The sacred city of Baba Vishwanath is today illuminated by the unparalleled radiance of Dev Deepavali. Along the banks of Mother Ganga, millions of lamps lit on the ghats of Kashi carry wishes for happiness and prosperity for all. This divinity and grandeur is enchanting to everyone's mind and soul. Heartfelt wishes to all of you on Dev Deepavali. Har-Har Mahadev!"
Dev Deepavali, which is celebrated with great fervour in Varanasi, marks the traditional belief that the gods descend to Earth to celebrate Diwali. The festival, during which thousands of earthen lamps illuminate the Ganga River ghats, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
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