Grand Deepotsav and fireworks planned in Dongargarh; Rajnandgaon to glow with nearly one lakh diyas
Published on: September 15, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
A grand confluence of service, devotion, patriotism and public participation will be witnessed across Rajnandgaon district on September 17 as the Bharatiya Janata Party observes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday under its ongoing Seva Sankalp Campaign.
As part of the celebrations, the hill of the renowned Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh will be illuminated with more than 51,000 diyas. The spectacular view of the hill adorned with thousands of traditional lamps is expected to be one of the major attractions of the event.
Prayers will also be offered to Maa Bamleshwari for the prosperity, peace and welfare of the country and the state. Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha MP Santosh Pandey, along with senior BJP leaders and prominent personalities, will participate in the programme.
Grand Preparations Across the District
Extensive preparations are underway across the district to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday memorable. The Seva Sankalp Campaign, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, is being implemented across all booths under the leadership of district campaign in-charge and senior BJP leader Sachin Baghel, Chairman of the District Cooperative Central Bank.
The campaign will reach 1,072 polling booths across the district. At each booth, 100 diyas will be lit to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday.
Historic Deepotsav Planned in Dongargarh
BJP State Vice-President Ramji Bharti and former MLA Vinod Khandekar said preparations are underway to make the Deepotsav in Dongargarh a historic and memorable event.
More than 51,000 diyas will be illuminated on the hill of Maa Bamleshwari Temple, bathing the surrounding area in a spectacular glow. MP Santosh Pandey will participate in the event.
The illuminated hill is expected to convey a message of faith, devotion and commitment to national service.
Nearly One Lakh Diyas to Illuminate Rajnandgaon
Rajnandgaon city will also witness a major Deepotsav. Nearly one lakh diyas will be lit around Rani Sagar, Budha Sagar and the historic Sheetla Temple.
The area will be illuminated with thousands of lamps, while a grand programme and fireworks will also be organised. The Deepotsav is expected to become a major attraction for residents on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
Seva Sankalp Campaign to Reach 1,072 Booths
Campaign in-charge Sachin Baghel said a comprehensive plan has been prepared to take the Prime Minister’s birthday celebrations to every booth in the district.
He said 100 diyas will be lit at each booth to mark the occasion. According to him, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is continuously progressing towards development and self-reliance.
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He added that BJP workers are working with enthusiasm to observe the birthday as an occasion dedicated to service and public welfare.
“Taking the Message of Service and Resolve to Every Section”: Abhishek Singh
Former MP Abhishek Singh, District BJP President Komal Singh Rajput and General Secretary Saurabh Kothari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday is not merely an occasion for celebration but an opportunity to take the message of service and resolve to people across society.
They said BJP workers would reach the last person in society through the Seva Sankalp Campaign and accelerate various service-oriented activities.
The district BJP is making preparations to ensure that all programmes are conducted on a grand, organised and participatory scale.
Dr Raman Singh to Attend Sheetla Temple Programme
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh will participate in the diya-lighting programme at Maa Sheetla Temple at 6 pm on September 17 after offering prayers at the temple.
Padma Shri Dr Pukhraj Bafna, social worker Phulbasan Yadav, along with prominent personalities from sports and other fields at the local level, are also expected to attend the programme.
Senior BJP leaders Ashok Sharma, Khubchand Parakh, Santosh Agrawal, Suresh H. Lal, Ramesh Patel, Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma, Labour Welfare Board Chairman Yogesh Dutt Mishra, Dinesh Gandhi, Ashok Choudhary, Sawan Verma, Kiran Vaishnav and Purnima Sahu, along with Mandal Presidents Sumit Bhatia, Golu Gupta, Khileshwar Sahu, Manoj Sahu, Chintu Sonkar, Pushpa Gaikwad, Rohit Chandrakar and Tarun Laharwani, have appealed to residents of the city and district to participate in the grand celebrations.
They said the illuminated surroundings of Rajnandgaon and Dongargarh, along with the grand programmes and fireworks, will add to the festive spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
The celebrations are being projected as a collective expression of service, devotion, patriotism and public participation across Rajnandgaon district.
