African-American singer Mary Millben extends warm Diwali wishes to the people of India and shares a video of her singing a devotional hymn.
African-American Singer Mary Millben on Saturday extended warm wishes to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she shared a video of her rendition of the devotional hymn ‘Om Jai Jagdish Hare’ along with a Diwali wish.
In the video, Mary Millben is seen carrying an Indian attire with an orangish pink lehenga, a bindi on her forehead, and has donned jewellery. “My favorite time of year has come! Diwali! #India, I look forward to celebrating with you this weekend and officially on November 12th. Happy #Diwali to Indian communities across the world! Take your candle, the light inside of you, and go light the world!! I love you, #Bharat! #Deepavali,” she wrote on the microblogging site.
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Diwali is often referred to as the “Festival of Lights” because of the traditional practice of lighting oil lamps or diyas to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival has various cultural and religious significances, and it is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy by millions of people around the world.
