Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Gujarat to Host Prakash Utsav at Statue of Unity
The Gujarat government is putting on a big light festival called Prakash Utsav at the Statue of Unity to celebrate Diwali.
They want to give tourists something new to enjoy, especially since many people visit during the holiday.
The festival will include a long stretch of lights, food stalls with food from all over India, and cultural events.
It will be similar to another festival they organize, but this one is special because it coincides with several important days like Diwali and National Unity Day.
The government hopes people will like it and might make it a yearly event.
The Gujarat government is organizing Prakash Utsav at the Statue of Unity.
The festival is intended to celebrate Diwali and attract tourists.
The event will start a few days before Diwali.
A one-km stretch will be decorated with lights, along with food stalls and cultural programs.
The event coincides with Diwali, National Unity Day, and Birsa Munda's birth anniversary.
- Who
- Gujarat Government
- What
- Organizing Prakash Utsav
- When
- Launching a few days before Diwali
- Where
- Statue of Unity in Narmada district
- Why
- To celebrate Diwali, National Unity Day, Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, and attract tourists.
- Event Name
- Prakash Utsav
- Location
- Statue of Unity, Narmada district
- Organizer
- Gujarat Government
- Purpose
- Diwali Celebrations & Attract Tourists
- Duration
- Around one month
- Launch Time
- Few days before Diwali (October 18)