Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Bhopal Illuminates 2.5 Lakh Diyas For PM Modi’s Birthday
People in Bhopal lit about 250,000 small clay lamps for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
They prayed for his good health and long life.
The event also recognized his 25 years of public service.
Lamps were lit at 11 important places across 17 villages.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav led the celebrations.
The event began a month-long program called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
During the program, people will organize health camps and blood-donation drives.
They will also offer free property-registration services.
Several ministers, elected representatives and other BJP leaders joined the lamp-lighting.
Around 2.5 lakh earthen lamps were lit across Bhopal to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
The event included prayers for Modi’s long life and good health and commemorated his 25 years of public service.
Lamp-lighting took place at 11 major locations spanning 17 villages in Bhopal district.
The event launched the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, running from September 17 to October 17.
Planned campaign activities include property-registration drives, health camps and blood-donation camps across Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, ministers, elected representatives and other BJP leaders.
- What
- Around 2.5 lakh earthen lamps, called Aashirwad Ka Diya, were illuminated, launching the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
- When
- On Thursday, with the campaign scheduled to run from September 17 to October 17.
- Where
- At 11 major locations across 17 villages in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To mark Modi’s 76th birthday, pray for his long life and good health, and commemorate 25 years of his public service.
- Lamps illuminated
- Around 2.50 lakh earthen lamps
- Occasion
- Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday
- Public service milestone
- 25 years
- Locations
- 11 major locations across 17 villages in Bhopal district
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Campaign period
- September 17 to October 17
- Planned activities
- Free property-registration drives, health camps and blood-donation camps