Aashirwad Ka Diya

September 18, 2026 12:45 PM

Culture Ministry organises ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme at Purana Qila to mark PM Modi’s birthday

The Ministry of Culture organised the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme at Purana Qila in New Delhi on September 17 to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the programme by lighting the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’. The event was organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and began with the chant of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. Addressing the gathering, Shekhawat described the lamp as a symbol of people’s blessin...

September 17, 2026 9:59 PM

‘India crafted identity of its own under PM Modi’s leadership’: CM Adityanath lights ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that India has crafted an identity of its own under the latter's leadership. The Chief Minister made the remark after lighting earthen lamps in Lucknow during the 'Aashirwad ka Diya' ceremony, as part of the nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: "Scores of earthen lamps are being lit across the country to pray for the goo...

September 16, 2026 2:45 PM

Delhi CM calls upon people to light ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ on PM Modi’s birthday

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday urged Delhiites to light "Aashirwad Ka Diya" (earthen lamp of blessing) on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 to pray for his good health, long life and continued strength. The BJP and the Delhi government will organise various programmes as part of "Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan" from September 17 to October 17. The chief minister earlier announced the launch of various projects worth Rs 13,800 crore during the month-long campaign. In a vide...