Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Gujarat Plans Diyas, Prayers for Modi’s 76th Birthday
Gujarat is planning special events for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
One large celebration will take place in Ahmedabad.
It will be organised by Vishva Umiyadham.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is expected to attend.
About 5,000 people are expected to join.
They will pray for the Prime Minister’s long life.
A Maha Arati will be held for Goddess Umiya.
At midnight, people will recite Vande Mataram.
They will also light 76,000 small lamps called diyas.
Gujarat has planned multiple events for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday.
Vishva Umiyadham will hold a midnight celebration near Vaishnodevi Circle in Ahmedabad.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is expected to attend the programme.
Organisers say 5,000 people will participate in prayers and a Maha Arati to Goddess Umiya.
Attendees will recite Vande Mataram and light 76,000 diyas to mark Modi’s 76th birthday.
- Who
- Vishva Umiyadham, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and approximately 5,000 attendees are involved in the Ahmedabad celebration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- A series of birthday events will include prayers, a Maha Arati, a mass recitation of Vande Mataram and the lighting of 76,000 diyas.
- When
- The events are planned for Thursday, with the Vishva Umiyadham programme beginning at midnight.
- Where
- Across Gujarat, including Vishva Umiyadham near Vaishnodevi Circle in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday and pray for his long life.
- Occasion
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday
- Day
- Thursday
- Main venue
- Vishva Umiyadham near Vaishnodevi Circle, Ahmedabad
- Expected attendance
- Approximately 5,000 people
- Diyas
- 76,000 diyas will be lit
- Ceremony
- Maha Arati before Goddess Umiya
- Recitation
- Attendees will recite Vande Mataram at midnight