On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, tourists, locals, and students came together to celebrate Diwali at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, lighting thousands of diyas that illuminated the iconic landmark and its surroundings.
The event, held amid tight security arrangements, witnessed participants also making sindoor to mark and honour Operation Sindoor while expressing their appreciation for the security forces.
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