Archive · 17 Sep 2026
42.5 Lakh Diyas Mark PM Modi’s Birthday Across Eight Districts
People in eight districts of Madhya Pradesh will light more than 42.5 lakh small oil lamps.
The event is being held to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
The main celebration will happen at Rajwada in Indore.
Government-scheme beneficiaries and other citizens are expected to join.
Burhanpur will light the most lamps, with a target of 10 lakh.
The districts will also hold blood donation camps.
Other activities will include competitions, street plays, service camps and beneficiary meetings.
The month-long campaign will continue until October 17.
More than 42.5 lakh diyas will be lit at 7 pm across eight Madhya Pradesh districts.
Indore’s main ceremony will take place at Rajwada with beneficiaries and citizens participating.
Burhanpur has the largest target at 10 lakh diyas, followed by Indore with eight lakh.
Blood donation camps across the eight districts aim to collect 3,650 units.
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will continue through October 17 with public outreach and service activities.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, government-scheme beneficiaries, citizens and district administrations.
- What
- A diya-lighting event involving more than 42.5 lakh lamps, along with blood donation and public service activities.
- When
- The main diya lighting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7 pm; the campaign will continue until October 17.
- Where
- Rajwada in Indore and other iconic locations, cultural heritage sites and public venues across eight Madhya Pradesh districts.
- Why
- To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and begin the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
- Total diyas
- More than 42.5 lakh
- Main venue
- Rajwada, Indore
- Lighting time
- 7 pm on September 17, 2026
- Largest district target
- Burhanpur: 10 lakh diyas
- Indore target
- Eight lakh diyas
- Blood donation target
- 3,650 units across eight districts
- Campaign period
- September 17 to October 17