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Volunteers prepare to light over 30 lakh lamps in Ayodhya for Deepotsav ahead of Diwali

Volunteers prepare to light over 30 lakh lamps in Ayodhya for Deepotsav ahead of Diwali

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Diwali celebrations lit up Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk, where thousands of earthen lamps illuminated the iconic Ghanta Ghar and its clock tower. The event featured the lighting of diyas in front of the clock tower, chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and a puja. Hundreds of people, including tourists and locals, gathered around the clock tower on Sunday evening, and more than 10,000 lamps brightened the surroundings, creating a vibrant display of the festival of lights.

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    SRINAGAR: Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk witnessed vibrant Diwali celebrations on Sunday evening as hundreds of people gathered around the iconic Ghanta Ghar to celebrate the festival of lights. More than 10,000 earthen lamps illuminated the clock tower and its surroundings, transforming the city…

    — Kashmir Life

  • center · 2 outlets

    Srinagar: Grand Diwali celebrations illuminated the iconic Lal Chowk in Srinagar as thousands of earthen lamps (diyas) lit up the historic Ghanta Ghar. The celebrations witnessed the lighting of diyas in front of the historic Clock Tower, accompanied by chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. A puja…

    — Free Press Kashmir

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    Thousands gather in Ayodhya to light lamps for grand Deepotsav festival

    — India Today

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    Volunteers prepare to light over 30 lakh lamps in Ayodhya for Deepotsav ahead of Diwali

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