Telangana celebrates Deepavali with traditional fervor; Guv visits Bhagya Lakshmi temple
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla poses with his wife Janaki Shukla during his visit to Sri Bhagyalakshmi Temple, Charminar, on the occasion of Diwali, in Hyderabad on November 8, 2026. Photo: @tg_governor X/ANI Photo
Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervor on Sunday (November 8, 2026) across Telangana.
Dressed in new clothes, people prayed inside and outside temples, decorated their homes with lamps and flowers, and broke crackers.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion.
Posting on X, the governor urged the people to celebrate the festival with love, compassion and a spirit of service.
He said that Deepavali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and urged everyone to spread happiness, support the underprivileged, promote indigenous products and celebrate safely.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, accompanied by his wife Janaki Shukla, visited the Bhagya Lakshmi Temple at Charminar here, Lok Bhavan said in a release.
Temple administrator Shashikala and priests received the couple who prayed and performed special puja to the deity. The priests later gifted them teertha prasadam (holy water).
The Governor wished that the country and Telangana prosper with the blessings of the Goddess and that the people are blessed with happiness, peace and good health.
Mr. Reddy wished that the glow of the Festival of Lights fills every home with happiness and prosperity, the report said.
He hoped that people would celebrate the festival with joy and enthusiasm and light up their homes and surroundings with lamps.
The CM appealed to the people to protect the environment during the festivities and avoid untoward incidents of crackers.
He urged everyone, including children and youth, to celebrate Deepavali in a safe and joyful environment, the release added.
Published – 8 Nov 2026 15:45 IST