Srinagar’s Lal Chowk glows with 25,000 diyas honouring Operation Sindoor

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk turned into a glowing sea of light as over 25,000 earthen lamps (diyas) were lit on Monday evening. The celebration, themed around ‘Operation Sindoor’, paid tribute to the bravery of the Indian armed forces.

 

The iconic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) at Lal Chowk stood beautifully illuminated, with the diyas arranged in patterns. The formation of the lamps depicted the name ‘Operation Sindoor’, and 'Jai Bharat’ honouring India’s decisive military action against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

 

 

The radiant display drew large crowds of locals and visitors, who gathered to witness the unique celebration of light, patriotism.