Lucknow, Oct. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel today extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, praying to Lord Shri Ram for their happiness, prosperity and a prosperous life.

In a congratulatory message, the CM said that festivals and celebrations convey the message of peace, unity and harmony and promote social harmony.

"Diwali is an important festival in India's Sanatan Dharma tradition. Thousands of years ago, devotees across Bharatkhand began celebrating this festival by decorating their homes with garlands of lamps to commemorate the return of Lord Shri Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the beginning of Ramrajya...