Munger: An unprecedented Deepotsav (festival of lamps) was held on the auspicious occasion of Diwali in Kalyanpur village, Munger district, Bihar, drawing national attention. On Chhoti Diwali, 1,111,101 lamps were lit along the banks of the Ganga in Kalyanpur, a village under Bariarpur block. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurated the grand event by lighting the first lamp, marking it as the second largest Deepotsav in the country after Ayodhya.

As CM Samrat Chaudhary lit the first lamp, Kalyanpur illuminated with millions of lights. Amidst chants of 'Jai Mata Di', conch sounds, and Vedic hymns, the Ganga riverfront transformed into a city of light. A long chain of lamps stretched from the Badi Durga Maharani Temple to the Ganga ghat and NH-80. A spectacular Maha Aarti on the Ganga and vibrant fireworks mesmerized the onlookers. Lakhs of devotees and tourists from Munger and surrounding districts gathered to witness the historic celebration.

Chief Minister Chaudhary extended special thanks to Dr. Nitish Chandra Dubey for organizing the event, describing it as a symbol of Bihar's religious faith, cultural heritage, and social unity. He reiterated the state government's commitment to providing government jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youths in Bihar.

In his address, the Chief Minister announced plans for desilting the Ganga river and the construction of an 83-kilometer-long marine drive from Munger to Bhagalpur, with work set to begin in the next two months. This project aims to improve connectivity and accelerate development in the region. Approximately 50,000 liters of sesame oil were used for the lamps, with an additional 500 kg of pure ghee lamps adorning the Badi Durga Maharani Temple. A grand Ganga Maha Aarti involving 101 boats was another major highlight, captivating the audience.