SaralnamaGwalior celebrated Diwali on with great enthusiasm. Residents performed Lakshmi puja at homes and businesses, lighting lamps and decorating with flowers. As evening fell, the city was bathed in colorful lights. Fireworks lit up the sky, despite official appeals to limit them from 7-10 PM. Police remained vigilant to ensure safety. A special puja was held at the largest Lakshmi temple in Jaurasi Ghati. The festivities will continue with Govardhan Puja, where a large mountain replica will be created at a cowshed in Murar Laltipara for communal worship. Bhai Dooj will be celebrated. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 23:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Gwalior celebrated Diwali on 20 Oct with great enthusiasm
- Residents performed Lakshmi puja at homes and businesses, lighting lamps and decorating with flowers
- As evening fell, the city was bathed in colorful lights