Srinagar

People cutting across religious barriers celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. The place is significant since it was once scene of many attacks on security forces by pro-Pakistan militants and unfurling of Pakistani flags.

A local website posted the following video of the celebrations on X:

Visuals of Diwali celebrations at the Clock Tower (Lal Chowk), Srinagar, J&K.#Diwali2025 pic.twitter.com/TaGAxIQAXW

— Sajid Yousuf Shah (@TheSkandar) October 20, 2025

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended Diwali greetings to people on the occasion and wished prosperity for all.

Srinagar Lal Chowk Wishes Everyone A Very Happy Diwali 🪔

The heart of Kashmir glows tonight with the light of Op Sindhoor diyas, a symbol of peace and strength. Surely, our Paijaans won’t be pleased to see this radiant celebration right in the middle of Srinagar on this… pic.twitter.com/ofb6ACsqSE

— OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) October 20, 2025

Local newspaper Rising Kashmir posted the following images of the celebrations at Lal Chowk on X:

#Diwali 2025 celebrations light up #Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk, dedicated to the spirit of #OperationSindoor

Photos @Arifkhan33_ pic.twitter.com/gf1Z6f2Ao2

— Rising Kashmir (@RisingKashmir) October 20, 2025

Diwali was also celebrated atthe Sharda Mata temple and adjoining Gurudwara in Teetwal on the lone of control.

Diwali Celebration at #Sharda Temple, Teethwal, #Kashmir right on #LoC. 🇮🇳🪔#Diwal2025 pic.twitter.com/eApEUzoHbb

— Manish Prasad (@manishindiatv) October 20, 2025

Several Kashmiris posted pictures of they joining in Diwali celebrations on Social media:

Pandit Community in #Kashmir celebrates festival of lights #Diwali with religious fervor and gaiety. (In pics) The locals can be seen lighting earthen lamps and performing special prayers in Srinagar . #HappyDiwali #DiwaliCelebration #Deepavali #HappyDiwali2018 pic.twitter.com/Kn5Wc6BbTn

— Umar Ganie (@UmarGanie1) November 7, 2018