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Religion
Indore's Anant Chaturdashi Parade Draws Massive Crowds Amid Grand Lantern Displays
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:03 AM
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The annual Anant Chaturdashi procession in Indore attracted huge numbers of devotees, who gathered to witness elaborate lantern installations lining the city streets through the night.
Indore welcomed the traditional Anant Chaturdashi procession, a night‑long celebration that marks the culmination of the Navratri festivities across Madhya Pradesh. The event, observed on the fourteenth day of the Hindu lunar month, draws participants from across the state to honor the deity Anant.
City officials reported that dozens of illuminated jhankis (lanterns) were installed along major thoroughfares, creating a vibrant canopy of light that stretched for several kilometres. Wrestlers and local cultural groups added colour by waving paper‑leak posters, while several political leaders made brief appearances, adding a ceremonial touch to the proceedings.
Crowd estimates ran into the hundreds of thousands, with families, pilgrims and tourists converging on the central avenues. Police and municipal teams coordinated traffic diversions and deployed additional security personnel to ensure a smooth flow of foot traffic and to maintain public safety throughout the night.
The celebration not only underscores the religious fervour of the region but also highlights Indore’s capacity to host large‑scale cultural events, reinforcing its reputation as a hub for traditional festivals in central India.
City officials reported that dozens of illuminated jhankis (lanterns) were installed along major thoroughfares, creating a vibrant canopy of light that stretched for several kilometres. Wrestlers and local cultural groups added colour by waving paper‑leak posters, while several political leaders made brief appearances, adding a ceremonial touch to the proceedings.
Crowd estimates ran into the hundreds of thousands, with families, pilgrims and tourists converging on the central avenues. Police and municipal teams coordinated traffic diversions and deployed additional security personnel to ensure a smooth flow of foot traffic and to maintain public safety throughout the night.
The celebration not only underscores the religious fervour of the region but also highlights Indore’s capacity to host large‑scale cultural events, reinforcing its reputation as a hub for traditional festivals in central India.