Rajasthan News: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma celebrated the festival of Diwali in a traditional way with his family. He lit lamps along with his family members at the Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur and wished for the happiness, prosperity, peace and prosperity of the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister's residence was decorated with colorful lights and flowers. While wishing the people of the state on the occasion of Diwali, the Chief Minister said that the light of the lamps should remove darkness and despair from the life of every person and bring happiness, peace, good health and prosperity in everyone's homes.
Earthen lamps decorated in rangoli
On the occasion of Diwali, a big and beautiful rangoli was made in the courtyard of the Chief Minister's residence. 'Shubh Diwali' was written along with the shape of a lamp in the middle of the rangoli. It was decorated in pink, purple, green and yellow colors. Earthen lamps were placed in round shape around the rangoli. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma was seen in white kurta-pajama and printed dupatta. They bowed and decorated lamps in and around the rangoli. During this time, family members were also present with him.
Chief Minister's residence decorated with flowers and lights
The Chief Minister's residence was decorated in a special way on Diwali. The entire building was illuminated with pink lights. Garlands of marigold flowers were installed from the balconies to the main door. The statues of elephants placed on either side of the entrance were also decorated with flowers. At the same time, rose petals were spread on the side of the stairs and lamps were lit there too. The Chief Minister and his family members also posed for photographs with burning lamps in their hands.
Message of peace and prosperity given on Diwali
The Chief Minister started his Diwali message with a verse of Deep Vandana. He said, 'Shubham Karoti Kalyanamarogya Dhansampada. Shatrubuddhivinashaya lampjyotirnamostute.' Through this verse, the light of the lamp has been described as a symbol of auspiciousness, good health, wealth and removal of bad thoughts. The Chief Minister wished that the festival of Diwali brings positivity and happiness in everyone's life.
Deputy Chief Ministers also gave best wishes
On the day of Diwali, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa also reached the Chief Minister's residence. Both of them met Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and wished him for the festival. Earlier on November 7, the Chief Minister had performed Lakshmi Puja with party leaders at the BJP state office. At the same time, on the day of Dhanteras, he reached Bada Bazaar in Mansarovar, Jaipur and bought lamps and puja items from local shopkeepers. During this time he also used digital payment i.e. UPI.