Happy Diwali 2016
Happy Diwali 2016Reuters

Festival of lights Diwali (also spelled Deepavali) is just round the corner, with people all over India set to celebrate the auspicious day with friends and family on Sunday, October 30, this year. The festival, which starts 18 days after Dussehra, signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

The festival begins with Dhanteras, a day when people buy new things and ends with Bhai Dooj that celebrates the sacred brother-sister relationship.

As per Hindu mythology, Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshman after killing demon king Ravana. The day is also believed to symbolise Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi's marriage. Meanwhile, in Jainism, Diwali is said to be the day when Lord Mahavira achieved the eternal bliss of Nirvana.

As it is a perfect time to convey wishes to your friends and family, we bring to you a compilation of best Diwali messages, wishes and greetings that can be sent to your dear ones this festive season.

Check out them here:

May the festival of lights fill you with bright moments, cheerful life and colourful memories. Happy Diwali.

Happy Diwali 2016
Happy Diwali 2016123 Greetings

The festival of lights Diwali is here. On this auspicious day, I wish you all the blessings from the Almighty. May you have a great days ahead filled with happiness and joy. Happy Diwali 2016.

Diwali is all about having fun with friends and family. When you all celebrate this day, I am here far away and miles away from each one of you. I miss all the moments we spent together all this year. I want you all to enjoy the colourful day thinking am there. Happy Diwali to all.

Happy Diwali 2016
Happy Diwali 2016123 Greetings

Even though I cannot come home to celebrate Diwali this year, I have quite a lot of Diwali memories that I can cherish throughout my life. Love you and miss you all. Happy Diwali 2016. 

May this Diwali light up all your dreams by making you life bright, beautiful and cheerful. Spend the auspicious day with your family. Happy Deepavali.

Happy Diwali 2016
Happy Diwali 2016123 Greetings

A festival to light up diyas,
A festival to burst crackers,
A festival to eat special sweets,
A festival to be with family,
Diwali is here,
Wishing you all the blessings of the festival of lights,
Happy Diwali.

May your house be filled with the sweet and delicious Diwali sweets and savouries this festive season. Eat well and enjoy the day. Happy Diwali 2016.

Happy Diwali 2016
Happy Diwali 2016123 Greetings

Wishing you and your family health, success, peace and a journey towards the never ending light. May this Diwali light up new dreams, fresh hopes and fill your days with pleasant surprises and moments. Happy Diwali.

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Happy Diwali 2016
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