Lucknow: Varanasi is set to witness a spectacular Dev Deepawali celebration on Nov 24, with more than 11 lakh earthen lamps illuminating the city’s ghats, riverbanks and ponds as the Uttar Pradesh govt prepares for an expected surge of devotees and tourists.Reviewing preparations on Wednesday, chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements for security, traffic regulation, sanitation and visitor convenience. He described Dev Deepawali as a vital part of Kashi’s cultural heritage and stressed that visitors from across India and abroad should leave with a memorable experience.The festivities will begin with the four-day Ganga Mahotsav from Nov 20 to 23 at Namo Ghat, featuring cultural programmes every evening. Yogi asked officials to promote greater participation by local artists and residents.On Dev Deepawali, all major ghats along the Ganga will be illuminated, while celebrations will also extend to Sarnath, Markandey Mahadev Temple, Shooltankeshwar Temple and more than 100 ponds across the city. Diyas made by women’s self-help groups will be used during the event.The evening celebrations will include the grand Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, followed by projection mapping, laser displays and drone shows. A green fireworks display is also planned near Kashi Vishwanath Dham.To manage crowds, authorities will divide the riverfront into 10 zones, 21 sectors and 36 sub-sectors. Watchtowers, drone surveillance, quick response teams, divers and Anti-Romeo squads will be deployed, while a floating rescue station and water ambulances will remain on standby.A two-way boat movement system between Namo and Assi ghats will be introduced to ease congestion on the Ganga. Officials will also enforce traffic diversions, create 31 parking zones and establish a medical green corridor linking 14 hospitals.Yogi also directed authorities to ensure special arrangements for Guru Nanak Jayanti, which coincides with Dev Deepawali this year.
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