Telangana celebrates Deepavali with traditional fervour; Guv visits Bhagya Lakshmi temple

Hyderabad Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana on Sunday (November 8, 2026). Dressed in new clothes, people offered prayers at temples and indoors, decked their homes with lamps and flowers, and burst crackers. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A.

Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion. The Deepavali 2026 guide: What to eat, gift and wear this season The Deepavali 2026 guide: What to eat, gift and wear this season From fusion sweets to indie gifts, here’s what’s worth your attention this festive season The Deepavali 2026 guide: What to eat, gift and wear this season casefilepackage 1 In a post on X, the Governor urged people to celebrate the festival with love, compassion and a spirit of service.

He said Deepavali symbolised the victory of light over darkness, and called upon everyone to spread happiness, support the underprivileged, promote indigenous products and celebrate safely.