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Munger to Light Over 1.1 Million Diyas in Grand Diwali Celebration on Nov 7
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Bihar's Munger district will host a large-scale Diwali event on November 7, lighting more than 1.1 million diyas, with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurating the ceremony and a fireworks team arriving from Delhi.
The district administration of Munger, Bihar, has announced a massive Diwali celebration scheduled for November 7 at Kalyanpur village. Organisers plan to light upwards of 1.1 million diyas across the venue, creating a spectacular visual display for the festival of lights.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will officially kick off the event by lighting the first diya, a gesture that underscores the government's support for cultural festivities in the region. The ceremony is expected to draw large crowds from surrounding areas, eager to witness the massive illumination.
A professional fireworks team from Delhi has been contracted to provide a coordinated pyrotechnic show later in the evening, adding to the festive atmosphere. Security and crowd‑management measures are being put in place to ensure safety during the high‑attendance event.
Local officials have highlighted the celebration as a boost to tourism and community spirit, emphasizing that the scale of the lighting effort reflects Munger's commitment to preserving traditional Diwali customs while promoting regional pride.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will officially kick off the event by lighting the first diya, a gesture that underscores the government's support for cultural festivities in the region. The ceremony is expected to draw large crowds from surrounding areas, eager to witness the massive illumination.
A professional fireworks team from Delhi has been contracted to provide a coordinated pyrotechnic show later in the evening, adding to the festive atmosphere. Security and crowd‑management measures are being put in place to ensure safety during the high‑attendance event.
Local officials have highlighted the celebration as a boost to tourism and community spirit, emphasizing that the scale of the lighting effort reflects Munger's commitment to preserving traditional Diwali customs while promoting regional pride.