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Delhi's Grand Diwali

By Niharika Rai
Delhi's Grand Diwali
Delhi’s Festival of Light: Hundreds of Thousands of Diyas Illuminate Kartavya Path

As the festival of Diwali approaches, the heart of India’s capita, the iconic Kartavya Path in New Delhi was transformed into a radiant spectacle. Over two lakh (200,000+) earthen lamps (diyas) were planned to light up the stretch on October 18 and 19, 2025, in a grand public celebration orchestrated by the government.

What’s happening

  • The detailed plan: Officials announced that the Kartavya Path stretch would be lit with two lakh diyas on each of the two evenings, creating a mesmerizing sea of light across the boulevard.
  • Alongside the lamps: A high-tech laser and drone show themed around the epic Ramayana was arranged, blending tradition with modern spectacle.
  • The event marks a milestone: It’s the first large-scale public Diwali celebration under the current city government, envisioned as a grand “Deepotsav” in the capital.
Delhi is going big this Diwali. The sight of hundreds of thousands of earthen lamps lighting up Kartavya Path, combined with the drone-laser show, aims to turn the capital into a luminous celebration of tradition, togetherness and spectacle.