SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his greetings to the Hindu community in Sri Lanka and across the world on the occasion of Deepavali, describing the festival as a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

In his official Deepavali message the President said the festival, which commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura, serves as a reminder that righteousness will prevail over unrighteousness and that the light of goodness can dispel darkness.

Highlighting the deeper spiritual significance of the festival, President Dissanayake said its true meaning extended beyond lighting homes with traditional oil lamps to kindling the values of love, compassion, b...