Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Assam CM Urges Diyas, Prayers For Modi’s Birthday
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma prayed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday.
He asked people in Assam to light small lamps or candles.
People can do this at home or at religious places such as temples and naamghars.
The lamp ceremony has several similar names, including ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya.’
The lamps are meant to show good wishes for Modi’s health and long life.
The celebrations will continue for one month, from September 17 to October 17.
They are also meant to mark Modi’s 25 years of public service.
The BJP has planned other activities, including a competition and camps where people can share concerns.
Himanta Biswa Sarma offered prayers in Guwahati for Narendra Modi’s health, long life and continued service.
Sarma urged people across Assam to light earthen lamps or candles at homes, temples, satras, naamghars and public places on September 17.
The observance is called ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya,’ ‘Ashirbad Diwa’ or ‘Ashirbador Bonti’ in Assamese.
The month-long programme will run from September 17 to October 17 and commemorate Modi’s 25 years in public service.
The BJP has also announced 11 programmes, including an Innovation Challenge and camps for public suggestions and grievances.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged people to participate; the observance honors Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- People were asked to light earthen lamps or candles and pray for Modi’s health, long life and continued service.
- When
- The lamp-lighting is scheduled for September 17, with related activities continuing through October 17. One article says the 25-year milestone falls on October 7.
- Where
- Across Assam, including homes, temples, satras, naamghars, other religious places and public spaces; Sarma prayed at a satra in Guwahati.
- Why
- The activities mark Modi’s birthday and 25 years in public service, while celebrating what Sarma described as his contributions to Assam and India.
- Main observance
- Lighting earthen lamps or candles for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Names used
- ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya,’ ‘Ashirbad Diwa’ and ‘Ashirbador Bonti’
- Lamp-lighting date
- September 17
- Programme period
- September 17 to October 17
- Service milestone
- 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public service
- Additional programmes
- The BJP announced 11 programmes, an Innovation Challenge and camps for suggestions and grievances
- Prayer location
- An Assamese satra in Guwahati
