The National Deepavali Festival 2016 was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (28th Oct.) at the Temple Trees. The Hindus over the world celebrate Deepavali festival today and the President along with the Prime Minister wished all the Hindus in Sri Lanka and around the world a joyful Deepavali celebration that illuminates the hearts with devotion. The Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, Minister D.M. Swaminathan, and State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran were also present.