In Sri Lanka, the festival of Deepavali is being celebrated today by Hindu Tamils with traditional fervor and gaiety. People are seen exchanging sweets and pleasantries with their relatives and friends. Long queues can be seen outside temples for worship on the auspicious occasion. President and Prime minister have greeted people for the festival.<br/><br/>President Maithripala Sirisena in his message said they should be totally committed to build a deep bond and mutual understanding avoiding the divisions of race, religion, caste etc adding that the cultural ceremonies such as Deepavali are immensely helpful to bring forth the message of harmony. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the true meaning of Deepavali is found in overcoming lies with the truth, hatred with love, evil with goodness and defeat with victory.<br/>