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IN PHOTOS: ‘Aashirvadcha Diva’ lights up Mumbai on PM Modi’s 76th birthday

Updated On: 17 September, 2026 10:02 PM IST | Tarun Verma

A special initiative, ‘Aashirvadcha Diva’, was organised across Mumbai, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday. BJP leaders, party workers and local participants gathered to light diyas and create a floral rangoli. (Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje)

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A special initiative titled ‘Aashirvadcha Diva’ was organised at the historic Mandapeshwar Caves in Borivali West, Mumbai, on the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday
A special initiative titled ‘Aashirvadcha Diva’ was organised at the historic Mandapeshwar Caves in Borivali West, Mumbai, on the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday
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People gathered along the banks of the historic Banganga Tank in Mumbai to light lamps as part of the ‘Ashirwad ka Diya’ initiative ahead of a special Maha Aarti organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
People gathered along the banks of the historic Banganga Tank in Mumbai to light lamps as part of the ‘Ashirwad ka Diya’ initiative ahead of a special Maha Aarti organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thusrday marks his 76th birthday (Pic/Satej Shinde)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thusrday marks his 76th birthday (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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The initiative at Banganga Tank in Mumbai  was organised by Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, with participants lighting diyas and praying for Modi’s long life, good health and continued service to the nation (Pic/Ashish Raje)
The initiative at Banganga Tank in Mumbai  was organised by Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, with participants lighting diyas and praying for Modi’s long life, good health and continued service to the nation (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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The lamp-lighting programme was held at the historic Banganga Tank and formed part of the broader ‘Seva Sankalp’ initiative being observed on the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
The lamp-lighting programme was held at the historic Banganga Tank and formed part of the broader ‘Seva Sankalp’ initiative being observed on the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary, party leader Gopal Shetty and other party members were present during the event (Pic/Satej Shinde)
BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary, party leader Gopal Shetty and other party members were present during the event (Pic/Satej Shinde) 
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The initiative brought together party workers and local participants at the historic site to mark the occasion with the lighting of diyas and traditional decorations (Pic/Satej Shinde)
The initiative brought together party workers and local participants at the historic site to mark the occasion with the lighting of diyas and traditional decorations (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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The gathering also featured traditional religious observances, with the Maha Aarti planned at the historic water tank as part of the celebrations (Pic/Ashish Raje)
The gathering also featured traditional religious observances, with the Maha Aarti planned at the historic water tank as part of the celebrations (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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As part of the initiative, people gathered at the venue and lit diyas as a mark of the occasion. A floral rangoli was also created at the site, adding to the festive atmosphere (Pic/Satej Shinde)
As part of the initiative, people gathered at the venue and lit diyas as a mark of the occasion. A floral rangoli was also created at the site, adding to the festive atmosphere (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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The programme combined the traditional lighting of lamps and religious prayers with activities linked to the initiative (Pic/Satej Shinde)
The programme combined the traditional lighting of lamps and religious prayers with activities linked to the initiative (Pic/Satej Shinde)

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