Politics · India · 7 hrs ago
Telangana celebrates Deepavali as Governor visits Bhagya Lakshmi temple
People across Telangana celebrated Deepavali on Sunday by praying, decorating homes with lamps and flowers, and setting off fireworks.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and other state and national leaders sent festival greetings.
Shukla visited the Bhagya Lakshmi temple at Charminar in Hyderabad with his wife, Janaki, and took part in prayers and special rituals.
Deepavali, also called the Festival of Lights, is associated with the victory of light over darkness.
The Governor urged people to show compassion and support those in need during the festival.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called for people to protect the environment and take care when setting off fireworks.
Leaders called for safe celebrations that avoid harm to people and the environment.
Deepavali was celebrated across Telangana on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with prayers, lamps, flowers and firecrackers.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited the Bhagya Lakshmi temple at Charminar in Hyderabad with his wife, Janaki Shukla.
The couple offered prayers and performed special pujas, according to a Lok Bhavan message.
The Governor urged people to celebrate with compassion, support the underprivileged and take safety precautions.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called on people to protect the environment and avoid accidents while bursting crackers.
- Who
- Telangana residents celebrated Deepavali. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his wife, Janaki Shukla, visited the temple.
- What
- Deepavali was celebrated across the state, and the Governor visited the Bhagya Lakshmi temple.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Across Telangana; the temple visit was at Charminar in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The visit was for Deepavali. The Governor said the festival symbolised the victory of light over darkness.
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Deepavali was celebrated across Telangana with prayers, lamps, flowers and firecrackers.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his wife visited the Bhagya Lakshmi temple at Charminar and offered prayers.
- Festival
- Deepavali
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Governor
- Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Temple
- Bhagya Lakshmi temple, Charminar, Hyderabad
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
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