Another student said, “PM Modi saw my painting and asked about its theme. I told him my inspiration was ISRO and DRDO and the way our country is progressing. PM Modi also advised us to focus on cleanliness.”
The air reverberated with chants, bells, and conch shells as thousands gathered for the world-famous Dev Deepawali — a celebration where faith meets festivity.
This year, the event will feature 10 lakh diyas, a 3D projection and laser show titled “Kashi Katha”, and eco-friendly green fireworks illuminating the Ganga ghats.
Kolkata is set to witness a glittering spectacle this week as the Trinamul Congress (TMC) takes a leaf out of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s playbook on coming Wednesday, seeking to woo Hindi-speaking voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
Millions of lamps glowing along the banks of the Ganges will create a vibrant picture of the country's diverse traditions.
The programme was organised in the Cricket Stadium of the school, where the above arrangement of Diyas was created in an area of more than 350 feet in diameter.
Ten thousand earthen lamps were lit up during the Dev Deepawali function at Baje Kadamtala ghat this evening. Mayor Firhad Hakim inaugurated the ceremony.
The stage is set for a grand and majestic Dev Deepawali celebrations in Kashi on Monday as the Yogi Government gears up to illuminate the ghats of Kashi with 12 lakh earthen lamps on the occasion.
Top police officers of all the districts and commissionerates have been asked to hold a review meeting regarding the preparations for Chhath Puja
"Dev Deepawali is special this year because it marks the return of Maa Annapurna," said the PM while addressing the gathering.
