SaralnamaOn Monday evening, Basti celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm. Homes and temples across the city performed traditional Lakshmi-Ganesh worship. The entire atmosphere from urban areas to villages glowed with the light of diyas. Major temples like Hanumangarhi, Shri Ram Janaki Temple, Devipatan, and Bhairav Temple saw crowds of devotees. Every street, neighborhood, and intersection was decorated with lights. Markets bustled with shoppers, especially in areas like Sonarpatti, Chowk Bazaar, Gandhi Nagar, and Station Road. The night sky lit up with fireworks, delighting children. The municipality arranged special decorations on main roads. Police and fire brigade teams remained alert to maintain security. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 23:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On Monday evening, Basti celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm
- Homes and temples across the city performed traditional Lakshmi-Ganesh worship
- The entire atmosphere from urban areas to villages glowed with the light of diyas