Uttar Pradesh Celebrates Naraka Chaturdashi with Grand Festivities

Devotees gathered at Lete Hanuman Mandir in Prayagraj to celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi, part of the wider Diwali festivities. In Ayodhya, a record-breaking feat of lighting over 25 lakh diyas is planned, and a massive aarti takes place at Saryu Ghat. The celebrations highlight the triumph of light over darkness.

In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees congregated at the Lete Hanuman Mandir to mark the occasion of Naraka Chaturdashi with prayers and rituals. The festival is part of the broader Diwali celebrations, known for symbolizing the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

In a significant display of festivity, the Uttar Pradesh government has organized a grand Deepotsav in Ayodhya, aiming to set a Guinness World Record by lighting over 25 lakh diyas. The event underscores the cultural and spiritual importance of the festival, drawing participants and spectators from across the region.

Adding to the spectacle, more than 1,100 people gathered for an unprecedented mass aarti on Saryu Ghat, marking the largest of its kind. This longstanding tradition, intertwined with tales from Hindu mythology, sees communities coming together to honor deities and celebrate with lights, sweets, and festivity attire.

(With inputs from agencies.)