New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Thousands of drones illuminated the sky above Connaught Place's Central Park on Friday evening, displaying images of Lord Ram, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, alongside visuals depicting Viksit Bharat, as the Delhi government launched its two-day 'Jagmag Diwali' celebrations on Dhanteras.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the event, titled 'Delhi Ki Diwali - Sabse Nirali, Milkar Manane Wali', organised by the Tourism Department. The evening also featured a Maha Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi, followed by a musical performance combining devotional songs with contemporary arrangements by the Keshavam group.
Extending Deepawali greetings to Delhiites, Gupta said, "With the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, we will take Delhi to new heights of development." She described the drone formations as a memorable experience and said the event reflected the spirit of 'Clean Diwali, Green Diwali'.
The Chief Minister said people wanted to move beyond old negative issues and focus on problem-solving, development and fulfilling their aspirations. She added that the government's resolve was to meet the expectations of Delhi residents and steer the capital towards a new path of development.
Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the government was organising 'Delhi Ki Diwali' on a grand scale for the second consecutive year. Referring to Connaught Place as the heart of the city, he said, "The main objective of this event is to transform the recent negative atmosphere in Connaught Place into one of positivity
and celebration."
He added that the festival was envisioned as an opportunity for families to come together, celebrate and connect with Delhi's cultural identity.
The celebrations will continue on Saturday at Central Park, with another drone show, cultural performances and Bhajan Clubbing scheduled as part of the programme.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.