Varanasi: Crowd management exercises at Ganga ghats on Dev Deepawali celebrated on Monday evening were monitored even by the DGP headquarters in Lucknow, apart from officials in Varanasi.It was for the first time when the live feed from drone cameras engaged for the monitoring of heavily crowded ghats along river Ganga during Dev Deepawali celebrations was being made available to DGP headquarters, said commissioner of police Ashok Mutha Jain, while talking to TOI on Tuesday.The live feed was made available to Trinetra Bhawans viewing centre of Smart City from where the entire citys surveillance is done with around 4,000 cameras. From this centre, the live feed was being made available on the mobile phones of the officials as well. The CP said two drone cameras had been engaged to get a birds eye view of the ghats that remain massively crowded on the occasion. These drone cameras kept a sharp vigil mainly at Dashashwamedh and ghats in its vicinity.We also published the following articles recentlyDev Deepawali: 11L diyas to light up Kashi ghatsKartik Purnima, also known as Dev Deepawali, will be celebrated in the holy city of Kashi with over 11 lakhs diyas. Pilgrims will gather at the ghats along the Ganga for religious activities, including bathing. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and 160 foreign delegates from 70 countries, along with other dignitaries, will participate in special Ganga Aartis and witness the celebrations. The event will feature the lighting of diyas, laser and sound shows, green fireworks, and cultural activities. Tight security and traffic diversions have been implemented for the mega congregation of people.Happy Dev Diwali 2023: Best Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages, Facebook and WhatsApp Greetings to Share on Dev DeepawaliDev Diwali, also known as Dev Deepawali, is celebrated in the ancient city of Varanasi on the sacred occasion of Kartik Purnima. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and commemorates Lord Shivas victory over the demon Tripurasur. The festival begins with a sacred dip in the holy Ganges, followed by the lighting of millions of earthen lamps on the Ghats of the river. This act represents the dispelling of darkness with knowledge and righteousness. Dev Diwali holds a special place in the hearts of Varanasis residents and devotees as they come together to celebrate this vibrant festival.Cultural diplomacy: Varanasis Dev Deepavali draws ambassadors from 70 nationsAmbassadors and diplomats from over 70 nations gather in Varanasi for the grand celebrations of Gurupurnima and Kartik Purnima. The city of Kashi is adorned with lights and decorations for the breathtaking spectacle of Dev Deepawali, featuring a million earthen lamps. The festivities at Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat include a green aerial firecracker show and the illumination of ghats with 12 lakh lamps. The event showcases the rich spiritual significance of Varanasi, resonating with hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. Prime Minister Modis vision has made Dev Diwali a global audience, cementing Varanasis cultural vibrancy.

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