On Monday, the festival of Diwali was celebrated across Uttar Pradesh with great enthusiasm, devotion, and joy. Temples, ghats, alleys, and homes throughout the state lit up with colorful lights and oil lamps (diyas). A special highlight of this year’s celebration was that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrated Diwali with marginalized and underprivileged communities, setting a beautiful example of social harmony.
CM Yogi Celebrated Diwali with Van Tangiya Community in Gorakhpur
CM Yogi marked the occasion of Diwali with the Van Tangiya community in Gorakhpur, underlining the government’s inclusive approach. He visited homes, lit lamps, and exchanged greetings with the people. This initiative brought the festive light to those sections of society that have long remained away from the mainstream.
CM Meets Valmiki Community in a Slum Area of Ayodhya
On Monday morning, CM reached a slum area in Ayodhya, where he met with members of the Valmiki community and shared Diwali greetings with them. On the occasion, he also spread messages of cleanliness, social harmony, and empowerment.
Ayodhya Once Again Glowed Like Deepotsav
The holy city of Ayodhya, which had just witnessed a grand Deepotsav the day before, remained fully illuminated on Diwali day as well. The Shayan Aarti at the Hanuman Garhi shrine deeply moved the devotees.
40 Lakh Devotees Gathered in Chitrakoot, Aerial View Mesmerised
In Chitrakoot, around 4 million devotees from across the country arrived for the Kamadgiri Parikrama, creating an atmosphere of heavy crowd and deep devotion. Drone footage captured mesmerizing views of the celebration. The Ram Ghat and banks of the Mandakini River sparkled with diyas and decorations.
Police Celebrate Diwali with Elderly Mothers in Vrindavan
In Vrindavan, police officers celebrated Diwali with elderly mothers living in ashrams. CO Sadar Sandeep Singh and Station House Officer Sanjay Pandey, along with their team, visited the ashrams, distributed gifts, and lit fireworks. The joy on the mothers’ faces was truly heartwarming.
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Cultural Harmony Seen in Mathura, Varanasi, and Lucknow
In Mathura, the traditional game of Chaucer was played at the Radhavallabh Temple, and Premanand Maharajcelebrated Diwali with sparklers.
Varanasi, Muslim women performed aarti of Lord Ram, sending a powerful message of communal harmony.
In Lucknow, students from Kazakhstan lit diyas and said “Happy Diwali,” embracing Indian culture with joy.
Grandeur in Prayagraj as Well, Minister Nandi Performed Worship
In Prayagraj, Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ performed Laxmi and Ganesh puja at his residence. He was accompanied by his wife and former mayor Abhilasha Gupta Nandi.
Massive Crowd at Mahalakshmi Temple
At the Mahalakshmi Temple in Belvan, Mant, long queues of devotees were seen. Worshippers offered lotus flowersto the goddess, praying for prosperity. According to the temple priests, people from far and wide come to visit this temple every year on Diwali.
This year, Diwali in Uttar Pradesh was not limited to lights and fireworks. It became a celebration of social inclusion, cultural harmony, and public outreach. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s initiative to celebrate with socially marginalized groups is a positive signal that the state government aims to walk alongside every section of society. This festival of lights truly became a festival of unity and connection.
