INDIAN DEPAVALI
INDIAN DEPAVALI NEWSBURNER360 Grand Diwali Celebration by Indian Consulate in Shanghai Celebration Overview The Indian Consulate in Shanghai, with support from the Indian Association, hosted the largest Diwali event ever in Eastern China, welcoming over 800 guests including Indians living abroad, local Chinese citizens, and international dignitaries. This gathering highlighted Diwali’s universal message of light triumphing over darkness and good overcoming evil, fostering cultural harmony and mutual respect among diverse communities. Cultural Significance Diwali represents the spiritual victory when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. The festival emphasizes lighting lamps (diyas) to dispel darkness, symbolizing hope, renewal, and prosperity. This deeper meaning was shared during t...