Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Bharat Mata Mosaic of 2.5 Lakh Lamps Unveiled in Dombivli
A huge picture of Bharat Mata was made using 250,000 colorful earthen lamps.
It was shown to the public in Dombivli, Maharashtra.
The picture is very big, 95 feet tall and 75 feet wide.
Many people came to see it.
It was made by artists who worked for nine days straight.
The picture will be there for everyone to see until 2025.
It is a special way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram.
Additionally, a grand Deepotsav ceremony was held at Goveli with nearly 25,000 lamps lit simultaneously.
This event was part of the Dharma Jagran Mahotsav, a spiritual gathering that started on December 16 and drew thousands of devotees.
A mosaic of Bharat Mata made from 2.5 lakh earthen lamps was unveiled in Dombivli, Maharashtra.
The artwork measures 95 feet in height and 75 feet in width, making it one of the largest lamp-based mosaics in the country.
The installation was created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
Artists Chetan Raut, Prabhu Kapse, and Vaibhav Kapse, along with their team, worked for nine days to complete the project.
The artwork will be on display at the Dombivli Gymkhana grounds until December 28, 2025, and has been recognized by World Records India.
- Who
- Organized by a Dombivli-based cultural group, with artists Chetan Raut, Prabhu Kapse, and Vaibhav Kapse. The Dharma Jagran Mahotsav was organized by the Akhil Thane District Warkari Sampradaya.
- What
- A mosaic artwork of Bharat Mata made from 2.5 lakh earthen lamps. Additionally, a grand Deepotsav ceremony with nearly 25,000 lamps lit simultaneously.
- When
- Unveiled on December 22, to be displayed until December 28, 2025. The Dharma Jagran Mahotsav commenced on December 16.
- Where
- Dombivli Gymkhana grounds, Maharashtra. The Deepotsav was held at Goveli.
- Why
- To mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. The Deepotsav was part of the Dharma Jagran Mahotsav, a multi-day spiritual programme.
Cultural Celebration
Religious Event
Purpose
Cultural Celebration
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
Religious Event
To mark a spiritually uplifting Deepotsav ceremony as part of the Dharma Jagran Mahotsav.
Event Type
Cultural Celebration
A mosaic artwork of Bharat Mata made from 2.5 lakh earthen lamps.
Religious Event
A grand religious congregation with thousands of devotees lighting lamps and offering prayers.
- Location
- Dombivli Gymkhana grounds, Maharashtra
- Artwork Dimensions
- 95 feet height, 75 feet width
- Number of Lamps
- 2.5 lakh
- Event Duration
- Until December 28, 2025
- Artists Involved
- Chetan Raut, Prabhu Kapse, Vaibhav Kapse
- Spiritual Leaders Present
- Balayogi Sadanand Maharaj, Swami Shri Govinddev Giri Ji
- Organizers
- Akhil Thane District Warkari Sampradaya
- Reception Committee Chairman
- Former Union Minister Kapil Patil
Sources
Vande Mataram 150th Anniversary: Bharat Mata Mosaic Made Of 2.5 Lakh Earthen Lamps Unveiled At Maharashtra's Dombivli Utsav | VIDEO
Thane: Dombivli Sets World Record With Giant Bharat Mata Mosaic Made Of 2.5 Lakh Colourful Earthen Lamps