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Lucknow to Illuminate with 2.51 Lakh Earthen Lamps for Dev Deepawali
2 Nov
Summary
- 2.51 lakh earthen lamps to light up Lucknow on Dev Deepawali
- Maha aarti and cultural activities planned at Gomti banks
- Celebrations to begin on November 3 and continue through November 5
On November 5, the city of Lucknow will come alive with a magnificent display of 2.51 lakh earthen lamps to celebrate the annual Dev Deepawali festival. Mahant Devyagiri of the Mankameshwar temple announced the plans during a press conference on Sunday, just three days before the event.
The celebrations will kick off on November 3 and continue through November 5. The opening day will feature a range of competitions, followed by rangoli and vedi decoration contests for girl students and women on November 4. After these events, devotees will gather to light the lamps as part of the festivities.
A 'maha aarti' will also be performed on the occasion, which will be followed by cultural activities at the Gomti river banks. Mahant Devyagiri has also appealed to the people to keep the Gomti clean and pollution-free during the celebrations.
Dev Deepawali is celebrated with traditional fervor across the country, marking Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasur. The event is graced by gods and goddesses in Varanasi, and Lucknow is set to join in the celebrations with its own unique flair.
