As a part of the festivities, the long-lasting Kartavya Path was lit up with 1.51 lakh diyas, remodeling the stretch right into a glowing spectacle.
The occasion additionally featured cultural programmes, a laser and drone present based mostly on the Ramayana, and a Ram Katha recitation, making a vibrant and non secular environment for the general public.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, together with Ministers Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood, Ravinder Indraj Singh, and different dignitaries, had been current on the event.
Chatting with ANI, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra stated the Deepotsav was a historic second, being organised for the primary time by the Delhi authorities for most of the people.
“For the primary time in Delhi, Delhi Authorities is organising Diwali occasion. Lakhs of diya will likely be lit at Kartavya Path. The diyas are prepared. CM will gentle these diyas and the whole Kartavya Path will likely be illuminated. Whole India will see badalti hui Dilli ki jagmagati Diwali. A drone present based mostly on Ram Katha will even be finished. A laser present has additionally been organised. By no means earlier than in Delhi did the Delhi Govt organise a Diwali occasion for the folks…” Mishra stated. Minister Ashish Sood took the chance to criticise the earlier Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) authorities for harbouring “malice” in direction of Sanatana festivals for his or her vote financial institution politics. He additional praised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for giving equal alternatives to all sections of society and religions.
Sood said, “Earlier governments harboured malice in direction of Sanatana festivals. Earlier governments promoted minoritarianism out of vote financial institution politics. CM Rekha Gupta's authorities offers equal alternatives to all sections of society and all religions. That's the reason, you may see ‘Jagmag Diwali' at this time.”
Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh additionally highlighted the cultural significance of the diya, calling it the primary gentle in Indian traditions and an expression of resolve and progress.
“In our tradition, diya is lit to start with. So, at this time, on Deepotsav in addition to Dhanteras, the BJP Authorities has include a contemporary resolve and expertise. By lighting the diyas, we've confirmed our resolve for the long run, for the imaginative and prescient of Viksit Delhi…”
Diwali, often known as Deepawali, is without doubt one of the most vital and extensively celebrated festivals in India and amongst Indian communities worldwide. Often known as the “pageant of lights,” it symbolises the victory of sunshine over darkness, good over evil, and information over ignorance.
Diwali additionally marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, as narrated within the Ramayana. In the course of the pageant, properties are cleaned and illuminated with oil lamps and lights.
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Households change sweets and presents, put on new garments, and burst firecrackers as a part of the celebrations.
