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Religion
Bhopal Illuminated for Diwali as Temples Ring with Aarti and Homes Conduct Lakshmi Puja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:46 PM
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Bhopal lit up with festive lights on Diwali, with households, markets and temples adorned and devotees performing Lakshmi and Ganesh puja at the auspicious time.
The central Indian capital Bhopal was bathed in bright decorations on Diwali, as streets, markets and residential areas were illuminated with strings of lights and colourful rangoli.
In the evening, families gathered at home to perform the traditional Lakshmi and Ganesh puja, following the prescribed auspicious timing.
Major temples across the city opened their doors for aarti and darshan, drawing large numbers of devotees who sang hymns and offered prayers.
City officials reported that the celebrations proceeded peacefully, with municipal teams ensuring clean streets and adequate lighting throughout the night.
The festive atmosphere highlighted the cultural vibrancy of Madhya Pradesh’s capital during one of India’s most widely observed festivals.
In the evening, families gathered at home to perform the traditional Lakshmi and Ganesh puja, following the prescribed auspicious timing.
Major temples across the city opened their doors for aarti and darshan, drawing large numbers of devotees who sang hymns and offered prayers.
City officials reported that the celebrations proceeded peacefully, with municipal teams ensuring clean streets and adequate lighting throughout the night.
The festive atmosphere highlighted the cultural vibrancy of Madhya Pradesh’s capital during one of India’s most widely observed festivals.