Over 5 lakh diyas to illuminate Sangam area on Dev Deepawali

Prayagraj: Around five lakh diyas (earthen pots) will illuminate the Sangam area on the banks of the river Ganga on the occasion of Dev Deepawali on November 19. The district authorities, in an attempt to make the Dev Deepawali event a grand affair and a stunning experience for all on the banks of the Sangam, are leaving no stone unturned to make the necessary arrangements to project the glory of the occasion and Sangam area.
District Magistrate (Prayagraj) Sanjay Kumar Khatri said that a much larger celebration has been planned this year as compared to previous years and that an ADM (Administration) has been appointed as the nodal officer for the event.
He further added that the Sangam area would be illuminated with five lakh diyas on the occasion of Dev Deepawali and that people from all walks of life, as well as prominent personalities from the city, would also be present for the special event. The DM, however, made it clear that the Covid-19 protocol would be followed strictly during the event.
DM further added, “To add to the grandeur and spectacle of the event, the entire Sangam area would be divided into sectors and officials of different government departments would be allocated and assigned work accordingly." Moreover, the focus has also been laid on traffic and crowd management for the event and signage and parking facility would also be provided to visitors. Apart from the cultural fest, special decorations would be made on both sides of the Ganga Aarti Manch and visitors would be able to enjoy the event through the boat facility also.
The officials of the district administration are coordinating with office bearers of Prayagraj Navik Sangh in a bid to offer convivence to spectators and visitors who would be able to enjoy the spectacular view through boats after paying reasonable price tickets. Moreover, plans are afoot to invite renowned artists from the city as well as the country. The event would be on the lines of the Dev Deepawali Varanasi event, said the DM.
Officials are also planning to execute special sand artwork near the event and all prominent crossings and intersections of the city would also be illuminated. A senior official said, "There are plans to make arrangements to allow tourists to view the event near the banks of the river where they will be taken by boats. This year we are making sure that new programmes are organised. The Ganga aarti will also be grand but we will also ensure that people who are present at the event adhere to the Covid-19 protocol strictly,” he said. The Dev Deepawali festival is celebrated in the state which falls 15 days after the Diwali festival and falls on the full moon night of Kartik month as per the Hindu calendar.