As the entire nation is immersed in festivities of Diwali festival, national capital Delhi also witnessed a radiant evening on Saturday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the city’s first-ever “Deepotsav” celebration at Kartavya Path.
Deepoatsav festivities began at 6:00 pm, the event featured the lighting of 1.51 lakh earthen lamps (diyas), accompanied by a series of cultural performances, storytelling sessions of Ram Katha, and a captivating drone show illuminating the night sky.Buoyed with joy amid gala celebrations, the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called it a “resurgence of faith”.
Sharing her thoughts on social media platform X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the event as a “cultural awakening of Hindu festivals” and a moment symbolising the “resurgence of faith, self-pride, and eternal tradition.” She urged citizens to witness the historic spectacle, highlighting that such celebrations reflect the unity and spiritual vibrancy of Indian culture. She highlighted the special excitement of Diwali among the people of the national capital, asserting that when a "Sanatani government" assumes power, the festival's grandeur and divinity become unparalleled.
She said that if Diwali is celebrated in Delhi, then it becomes the festival of the nation's capital.<br />"Delhi's Diwali is the Diwali of the nation's capital, and it should be celebrated, seen, and felt. When a Sanatani government comes to power, its grandeur and divinity are unique. Today, everyone in Delhi, regardless of age, gender, or social status, is happy. They celebrate Diwali because of PM Modi's GST savings," CM Rekha Gupta said.
She further noted that the citizens of Delhi had been missing the true spirit of festivals like Diwali and Chhath Pooja for several years. Praising the upcoming Deepotsav celebrations, she stated that millions of diyas would illuminate Kartavya Path, showcasing unmatched grandeur and divinity."The Delhi government's GST credit, firecracker permits, preparations for Chhath at the Chhath Ghat, and event management for the youth. These are all festivals that Delhi has missed for years. But not anymore. Now, Delhi will live freely, celebrate its festivals with joy, and express its happiness. Delhi will witness grandeur and divinity when millions of diyas will be lit on the Kartavya Path.
The Deepotsav at Kartavya Path not only aligned Delhi with the spiritual grandeur of Ayodhya but also showcased India’s enduring cultural unity. With over a lakh lamps lighting up the capital’s iconic avenue, the evening stood as a radiant tribute to faith, devotion, and the timeless spirit of Diwali.
While Delhi hosted its grand debut, Ayodhya, the spiritual heart of the Diwali festivities, once again prepared to dazzle with an unprecedented display of 2.8 million lamps across 56 ghats along the Sarayu River. This year’s celebration features a 32-foot-tall model of the legendary Pushpak Viman at Ram Ki Paidi, showcasing immersive scenes from the Ramayana. Over 33,000 volunteers, including students, teachers, and local residents, have dedicated days to decorating the ghats, ensuring the city glows in divine splendor.
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