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Ujjain Diya-lighting Event

Ujjain Diya-lighting Event

Sep 17, 2026 Ujjain
Recently ended

A massive cultural gathering in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, marked by the lighting of over 3.3 million earthen lamps to celebrate the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cultural events Diya Lighting +3
Sewa Diwas Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Sewa Diwas Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Sep 17, 2026 New Delhi
Recently ended

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organized the ceremonial lighting of 1.25 lakh earthen lamps at Vijay Chowk to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday as ‘Sewa Diwas’.

Ceremony Lamp Lighting +6
Prime Minister Modi's 76th Birthday Celebration

Prime Minister Modi's 76th Birthday Celebration

Sep 17, 2026 Varanasi
Recently ended

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday is celebrated with grand events in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on September 17, 2026. The festivities include special prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, a milk offering...

Birthday Political Event +5
Nuakhai festival

Nuakhai festival

Sep 16, 2026 Odisha
Recently ended

Nuakhai is an ancient harvest festival celebrated primarily in Western Odisha and neighboring regions of India to honor the arrival of the new rice crop. Observed on September 16, 2026, the event...

Traditional Festival Harvest +5
BRICS Bazaar

BRICS Bazaar

Sep 10-15, 2026 New Delhi
Recently ended

BRICS Bazaar is a five-day international handicraft exhibition held in New Delhi, India, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. The event brings together artisans from member countries to showcase traditional...

Exhibition Handicrafts +5
Gauri-Ganesh Festival

Gauri-Ganesh Festival

Sep 14, 2026 Bengaluru
Recently ended

The Gauri-Ganesh festival is a significant religious celebration in Bengaluru where devotees participate in rituals and prayers at various temples. In 2026, the Gauri and Ganesh festivals were observed concurrently, marked by...

Religious Festival Hinduism +5
6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan

6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan

Sep 14, 2026 Mumbai
Recently ended

The 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan, a cultural event focused on promoting Indian languages and cultural nationalism, took place in Mumbai on September 14, 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the...

Cultural events Indian Languages +4
Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026 Uttar Pradesh
Recently ended

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major religious festival celebrated on September 14, 2026, particularly across Uttar Pradesh and other regions of India to honor Lord Ganesha. The event is characterized by spiritual devotion,...

Religious Festival Hinduism +5