- By Deeksha Gour
- Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:06 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Deepotsav 2025: Videos flooding social media on Saturday evening captured Kartavya Path in Delhi glowing with the light of 1.51 lakh diyas, marking the beginning of the Delhi government’s Deepotsav celebrations. The mesmerising visuals showed the iconic stretch illuminated end to end, as thousands gathered to witness the capital’s first Diwali-special Deepotsav event.
The dazzling sight of flickering lamps and a drone show depicting scenes from the Ramayana quickly went viral online, drawing admiration from users nationwide.
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VIDEO | Delhi: Kartavya Path illuminated with diyas for Deep Mahotsav.#Diwali pic.twitter.com/f3mFNdOlcm
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 18, 2025
Delhi Kartavya Path: Drone Show And Ram Katha
As part of the celebrations, around 1,000 drones lit up the night sky, narrating the story of Lord Ram through Lord Hanuman, while a laser show and Ram Katha recitation added to the festive ambience.
VIDEO | A dazzling drone show lights up the Delhi sky as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attends the Deep Mahotsav celebrations at Kartavya Path.#Diwali
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 18, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/1p0WkVZR95
Performances by artists and devotional music filled the air, with crowds capturing every moment on their phones. The entire stretch turned into a sea of lights as people celebrated Dhanteras and the spirit of Diwali together.
दीपों से जगमग हुआ कर्तव्य पथ ! पर पहली बार हजारों दीप जलाए गए #reels #kartavyapath #delhi #Deepotsav #India #ayodhya #rammandir #jaishreeram #love #chhathpuja #bhojpuri #music #motivation #diwali #diwalirangoli #diwalispecial #diwalidecoration #delhipolice #delhinews #delhi pic.twitter.com/IoHeCTvdmi
— Mahi singh (@Singhmahi_999) October 18, 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Deepotsav Event
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Deepotsav event, joined by Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, senior officials and dignitaries from Delhi Tourism. In her address, she said the festival symbolised Delhi’s connection with India’s cultural roots and eternal traditions.
आज दिल्ली पहली बार मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम राजा राम के दिव्य दीपोत्सव की साक्षी बनी।#DilliDeepotsav2025 pic.twitter.com/9iNsFWkEW8
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 18, 2025
“When Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya, the land was illuminated with lamps. Today, Delhi glows with the same spirit,” she said. “With 1.51 lakh diyas, Ram Katha, and the drone show, Delhi is celebrating its first Divine Festival of Lights.”
Ayodhya Gears Up for Record-Breaking Celebration
While Delhi’s Kartavya Path sparkled, Ayodhya is preparing for its grand Deepotsav on Sunday. Over 26 lakh diyas are set to illuminate Ram Ki Paidi and nearby ghats, promising a historic display of devotion and light.