October 22, 2025
By Asad Mumtaz Rid
KARACHI
Karachi’s Hindu community celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, happiness and love – with traditional fervour at the ancient Swaminarayan Temple. On this occasion, colourful lights were installed outside the temple, lamps were lit, religious rituals and puja were performed.
Rangoli (beautiful colourful drawings) were drawn outside the houses.
Diwali is considered one of the biggest festivals, celebrated by Hindus world over. According to Hindu belief, Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil, the dominance of light (good) over darkness (evil) and the victory of hope over despair.
In Karachi, the festival was not limited to the Hindu community. Muslims and Sikhs also participated in the joy, becoming a shining example of religious harmony and tolerance in the city. Temple priests said that Diwali is not just a religious festival but a message of peace, goodwill and light, reminding us that the flame of hope should never go out.
“Diwali is not just a festival of worship, it is a message of love and peace that we all share light in each other’s lives like these lights,” said Pandit Maharaj Vijay. He related the story of Ram.
“It teaches us to spread love and forgiveness,” says a celebrant. “We pop fireworks in celebration and happiness of these emotions.”
The message of Diwali is still fresh today that light always triumphs over darkness.