Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 01, 2024, 08:17 AM
Diwali 2024: This year, on the occasion of Diwali, a grand celebration was organized for the first time at the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. On this festival of lights, the clock tower of Lal Chowk and the entire surrounding area were lit up with hundreds of lamps and decorations, in which local people and tourists participated enthusiastically. As night fell, the twinkling of lamps and lights created a special festive atmosphere at Lal Chowk, which was bustling with tourists during the day. Officials described the event as historic, as for the first time a grand Diwali celebration was held on such a large scale in this area.Amazing experience of unique celebrationTourist Rashmi from Gujarat said, "I am very happy to come here. The atmosphere here is very wonderful and I have not seen such a Diwali celebration anywhere else." Similarly, tourist Manish also said, "Our hearts were filled to see the support of the people of Kashmir. The people here adopted our festival and celebrated it together." Security arrangements were tight to ensure that this festival was conducted peacefully.This celebration is a big symbolic change, as Lal Chowk was once considered a center of separatism and stone pelting. In such an environment, organizing such a public celebration is a positive step towards a new era of peace and surrender in Kashmir.Army soldiers celebrated DiwaliIndian Army soldiers posted in Kashmir also celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm. In Gurez sector of Bandipora in North Kashmir, soldiers enjoyed Diwali by bursting firecrackers. This scene was going to fill the heart of every Indian with pride and joy. Photos and videos of soldiers celebrating Diwali are being appreciated a lot on social media.Message of happiness with lightsThis grand event held at Lal Chowk in Srinagar has given a message of happiness and peace in Kashmir. Celebrating Diwali together by tourists and local residents became a symbol of unity and harmony. In this area, which has faced conflicts for years, the wonderful sight of this time's Diwali has given a new identity to the liveliness there.