New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Delhi government will be celebrating Diwali at Kartavya Path on October 18 and 19 with a drone laser show, a cultural programme and the lighting of over 200,000 diyas placed all the way up to India Gate, officials aware of the matter said.

The Diwali event, which will be called 'Dilli Deepotsav,' will also be spread across the city with over two dozen other intersections across central Delhi and along the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road set to be illuminated with special lighting, officials added.

"The diya lighting will be done all along Kartavya Path leading up to India Gate for which more than 200,000 diyas will be placed like a lighted garland. A cultural event with local performers will follow. We have also ...