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Ujjain Illuminated with 33 Lakh Lights, Giant Modi Diya Unveiled at Kartik Mela Ground
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 08:45 PM
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The city of Ujjain was bathed in 3.3 million lights within minutes, highlighted by a 50,000‑sq‑ft illuminated portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Kartik Mela Ground.
Ujjain’s historic streets were transformed on Saturday as a coordinated lighting display switched on more than 3.3 million lamps in just three minutes, bathing the city in a sea of illumination. The spectacular start of the event was marked by the lighting of a ceremonial "blessing lamp," signalling the beginning of the evening’s festivities.
The centerpiece of the celebration was a massive light sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crafted by artist Falguni Aggarwal and her team. Spanning roughly 50,000 square feet on the Kartik Mela Ground, the glowing portrait was assembled from thousands of LED bulbs to create a detailed, larger‑than‑life representation of the leader.
Organisers said the display was intended to showcase the cultural vibrancy of Ujjain and to inspire civic pride. Spectators gathered in large numbers, capturing the moment on their phones and applauding the technical skill involved in the rapid installation.
Local authorities praised the smooth execution of the event, noting that safety protocols were strictly observed despite the massive scale of the lighting arrangement. The illumination is expected to remain on for several hours, allowing residents and visitors to experience the city’s new nightscape.
The lighting spectacle forms part of a broader series of cultural programs scheduled throughout the month, aimed at promoting tourism and community engagement in the central Indian city.
The centerpiece of the celebration was a massive light sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crafted by artist Falguni Aggarwal and her team. Spanning roughly 50,000 square feet on the Kartik Mela Ground, the glowing portrait was assembled from thousands of LED bulbs to create a detailed, larger‑than‑life representation of the leader.
Organisers said the display was intended to showcase the cultural vibrancy of Ujjain and to inspire civic pride. Spectators gathered in large numbers, capturing the moment on their phones and applauding the technical skill involved in the rapid installation.
Local authorities praised the smooth execution of the event, noting that safety protocols were strictly observed despite the massive scale of the lighting arrangement. The illumination is expected to remain on for several hours, allowing residents and visitors to experience the city’s new nightscape.
The lighting spectacle forms part of a broader series of cultural programs scheduled throughout the month, aimed at promoting tourism and community engagement in the central Indian city.