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Thousands of diyas lit at Patna's Marine Drive to mark PM Modi's 2026 birthday
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, thousands of oil lamps were illuminated along Patna's Marine Drive, creating a festive atmosphere.
Patna, Bihar – On 17 September 2026, the city’s Marine Drive was transformed into a sea of light as thousands of diyas were lit to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The lighting ceremony began in the early evening and continued well into the night, drawing crowds of residents who gathered to witness the display.
Local authorities coordinated the event, ensuring that the diyas were placed safely along the promenade. The illumination highlighted the riverfront’s walkways and bridges, creating a visually striking tribute that resonated with the city’s cultural traditions.
The celebration reflected the widespread admiration for the Prime Minister across the region, with participants describing the sight as a symbol of unity and goodwill. No official statements were released, but the event underscored the continued practice of marking national leaders’ birthdays with community-driven festivities.
The lighting of diyas, a customary practice during festive occasions in India, added a spiritual dimension to the political tribute, reinforcing the blend of cultural reverence and civic pride in Patna’s public spaces.
Local authorities coordinated the event, ensuring that the diyas were placed safely along the promenade. The illumination highlighted the riverfront’s walkways and bridges, creating a visually striking tribute that resonated with the city’s cultural traditions.
The celebration reflected the widespread admiration for the Prime Minister across the region, with participants describing the sight as a symbol of unity and goodwill. No official statements were released, but the event underscored the continued practice of marking national leaders’ birthdays with community-driven festivities.
The lighting of diyas, a customary practice during festive occasions in India, added a spiritual dimension to the political tribute, reinforcing the blend of cultural reverence and civic pride in Patna’s public spaces.