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Light a Diya for the persecuted Hindus This Diwali, as we light Diyas for light, positivity and prosperity, let's also light one for the safety and well-being of Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh, praying for justice and an end to their persecution. #diwali #Deepavali

🪔 Diwali: A Light That Unites Us All 🪔 Diwali is more than a festival of lights, fireworks and celebrations. It carries a timeless message for humanity: the triumph of good over evil, wisdom over ignorance, and unity over division. Its message is beautifully captured in the ancient Sanskrit words Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family. In a diverse society like Britain, Diwali reminds us that despite our different cultures, faiths and backgrounds, we share common hopes for peace, happiness, compassion and harmony. May the light of Diwali illuminate our homes, hearts and communities. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali! With warm wishes, Team INSIGHT UK 🪔 #Diwali2026 #Diwali #DiwaliCelebration

🪔 Celebrating the Spirit of Dhanteras 🪔 Dhanteras reminds us that true prosperity is not merely about material wealth, but also about good health, noble virtues and the richness of our values. May Bhagvana Dhanvantari bless us all with good health and well-being, and may Devi Lakshmi shower upon us the everlasting wealth of virtues, wisdom, compassion and righteousness. May our lives be enriched with positivity, harmony and the spirit of togetherness. INSIGHT UK wishes everyone a blessed and auspicious Dhanteras! 🪔Śubh Danteras 🪔 #Dhanteras #Diwali #Hindus #FestivalOfLights

Hindu Forum of Britain hosts its 25th Diwali Reception at House of Commons, Palace of Westminster ✨ It was INSIGHT UK’s pleasure to attend the Hindu Forum of Britain’s (HFB) 25th Diwali reception on 4 November 2026, held at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster. The celebration was proudly supported by Parliamentary sponsors Hon Bob Blackman MP CBE, Navendu Mishra MP, and Lord Navnit Dholakia OBE. Diwali, celebrated by Hindus worldwide for thousands of years, marks the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Its message of hope, unity, and renewal resonates across all faiths and communities. Guests enjoyed a sacred food display, traditional Indian dance performances, and speeches from dignitaries, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and contribution of Britain’s Hindu community. 🪔 @trujagdish #BritishHindus #Diwali

Shubh Naraka Chaturdashi On the second day of five-day festivities, Narak Caturdaśī is celebrated. The day is widely celebrated as Chhoti Diwālī. The day commemorates the victory of Bhagvāna Kṛṣṇa over the demon king Narakāsura. After killing the demon, Bhagvāna Kṛṣṇa, at Brahma Muhurta (before dawn), took an oil bath, symbolising purification from the fight against evil. The Oil Bath, known as Abhyanga Snāna, marks an important ritual in celebration of the festival. It is an auspicious day to remove all evil and negative energies from one’s life, a day of new beginnings when we get rid of our laziness and set the foundation for a bright and prosperous future. Chhoti Diwali is observed with distinctive rituals across the diverse regional cultures of India. In Goa, people burn the effigies of Narakāsura in the early morning, accompanied by bursting crackers. Afterward, families gather at home for a traditional oil bath, light lamps, and women perform aarti for the men of the household. Often, a bitter berry known as ‘kareet’ is crushed underfoot to symbolize the demon’s defeat. In West Bengal, the day is celebrated as Bhoot Caturdaśī. It’s believed that ancestral spirits descend to visit their families, so people light 14 diyās around the house, especially in dark corners, to guide these spirits and ward off negative energies. In Tamil Nadu, households begin festivities on this day. Families rise before dawn for an oil bath, perform pooja, and offer prayers. Some households also observe a traditional fast called ‘nombu’. #Diwali2026 #DiwaliCelebration #NarakChaturdashi #Hindus

Shubh Deepavali to all. #Diwali #deepavali