India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Diwali at his home in Mumbai on Saturday, while Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom took to social media to wish their fans.

"May you be the source of joy & light in someone's life today. Happy Diwali!" said Tendulkar on his Instagram post.

Badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap also took to social media to wish their fans.

"Wish u all a very happy Diwali," the couple said.

English Premier League club Manchester featured Indian boxing legend  MC Mary Kom as part of their Diwali celebratations on social media.

"May the light & divinity of Diwali mark the end of all darkness that 2020 has brought. A special thanks to our selfless frontline workers who’ve battled the pandemic with an admirable sense of duty. May you all spend Diwali in the warmth & company of close ones. Happy Diwali," said former India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Instagram.

"May the light of the diyas guide you on the way to happiness and success. ...Happy Diwali," said India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Twitter.