India, Nov. 4 -- New Delhi

The Delhi government is planning to celebrate Diwali at Central Park in Connaught Place this year, with a drone show depicting episodes from the Ramayana likely to be a major attraction, officials aware of the plans said.

The government is working on plans for the event, but details, such as the scale of the drone show, the number of drones to be deployed and the schedule, are yet to be finalised. There will be a two-day celebration to mark the festival on November 6 and 7.

The event at Central Park is expected to draw a large number of visitors, given its central location in the heart of the Capital. The government is looking at ways to make the celebrations engaging while retaining the religious and cultura...