Diwali 2021 Wishes, Messages and Images: How to wish 'Happy Diwali' in different Indian languages

It is that time of the year again!

The streets are twinkling with lights, houses are cleaned and beautifully decorated, markets are buzzing with shoppers buying clothes and sweets for their loved ones. Everyone is all set to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of health, wealth and prosperity.

Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. People wait for this festival throughout the year. It is a festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. The five days extravagant festival starts with Dhanteras which is on November 12, followed by Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

Diwali is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. This year it falls on November 14.

There are different legends associated with this auspicious festival. As per one legend, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya on this day after defeating the Demon King Ravana. People decorated their homes and lit diyas to welcome him. As per other stories, on Diwali Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi got married.

In Bengal, Diwali is dedicated to the worshipping of Goddess Kali. In Southern India, people take an oil bath in the morning and wear new clothes.

Here is how you can wish your loved on 'Happy Diwali' in different Indian Languages

Happy Diwali in Sanskrit - Shubhah Deepavalihi

Happy Diwali in Hindi - Diwali ki Shubhkaamnaayein

Happy Diwali Wish in Punjabi - Diwali diyan lakh-lakh badhaiyan

Wishing Happy Diwali in Marathi - Diwlicha hardik shubbhecha

Wishing Happy Diwali in Kannada - Deepavali Shubhashayagalu

Wishing Happy Diwali in Gujarati - Divalini subhakamana

Wishing Happy Diwali in Bangla - Subha dipabali

Wishing Happy Diwali in Urdu - Deepavali ki dilli mubarakhbaad

Wishing Happy Diwali in Telugu - Deepawali shubakankshalu

Wishing Happy Diwali in Tamil - Iniya Diwali nalvazhthukkal