Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): A new Guinness World Record for the 'largest display of oil lamps' was set when more than 15.76 lakh earthen lamps were lit at the 'Ram ki Paidi' during the Yogi government's Deepotsav celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on the eve of Di
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): At the Gandhi Hall complex of Indore, on Sunday, India's map was created with as many as 51,000 lamps and a portrait of Goddess Ahilya made by rangoli was placed in place of Madhya Pradesh state on the map.
Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], October 23 (ANI): Women in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur have made eco-friendly diyas from cow dung ahead of Diwali and thus promoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vocal for Local initiative.
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) National Executive member and Muslim Rashtriya Manch patron Indresh Kumar on Saturday paid a visit to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi, and lights earthen lamps inside the premises of the shrine, ahead of Diwali.
Akhnoor [Jammu and Kashmir], October 23 (ANI): As the festivities began with Dhanteras on Saturday, Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector celebrated the auspicious festival by lighting oil lamps.
Dakshindari (West Bengal) [India], October 23 (ANI): Potters in West Bengal's Dakshindari are hopeful for a good sale of earthen lamps during the ongoing festive season as the state has immersed in festive fervour.
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI/GPRC): Diwali, the great Indian festival, the festival of lights, the festival of joy, is around the corner and people can be seen all geared up for celebration. On this festival day, courtyards are decorated with colourful rangoli, and lamps are lit, peopl
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): As the banks of river Sarayu await to be lit up with lakhs of 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) on the occasion of 'Deepotsava', the stage in Ayodhya is all set to showcase the culture of Uttar Pradesh and several other states through various forms of
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Volunteers were on Friday given the task of arranging oil lamps on 'Ram ki Paidi', a series of ghats on the banks of Ayodhya's Saryu river, for Deepotsav on October 23, ahead of Diwali.
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI/NewsVoir): In India, every festival is celebrated with great pomp and joy - none more so than Diwali, the festival of lights. The festivities last for almost a week, and several different rituals are observed to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and l