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10,000 Diyas illuminate Lal Chowk on Diwali

November 09, 2026 | BK NEWS SERVICE

Srinagar, Nov 8: Diwali celebrations lit up Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk on Sunday evening as hundreds of people gathered around the iconic Ghanta Ghar to celebrate the festival of lights with joy, enthusiasm and brotherhood.

Reports said that members of the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities celebrated together, reflecting Kashmir’s enduring spirit of communal harmony, unity and brotherhood. The entire Lal Chowk area sparkled as more than 10,000 earthen lamps illuminated the clock tower and its surroundings, creating a mesmerising sight.
The celebrations drew people from different parts of the country. Non-locals who had come from different states to celebrate Diwali in Srinagar said they were thrilled and were enjoying every moment of the festival here.
The evening turned into a symbol of togetherness, with people lighting diyas, exchanging greetings and capturing the illuminated Lal Chowk in their cameras

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10,000 Diyas illuminate Lal Chowk on Diwali

November 09, 2026 | BK NEWS SERVICE

Srinagar, Nov 8: Diwali celebrations lit up Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk on Sunday evening as hundreds of people gathered around the iconic Ghanta Ghar to celebrate the festival of lights with joy, enthusiasm and brotherhood.

Reports said that members of the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities celebrated together, reflecting Kashmir’s enduring spirit of communal harmony, unity and brotherhood. The entire Lal Chowk area sparkled as more than 10,000 earthen lamps illuminated the clock tower and its surroundings, creating a mesmerising sight.
The celebrations drew people from different parts of the country. Non-locals who had come from different states to celebrate Diwali in Srinagar said they were thrilled and were enjoying every moment of the festival here.
The evening turned into a symbol of togetherness, with people lighting diyas, exchanging greetings and capturing the illuminated Lal Chowk in their cameras


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