{
  "id": 17350245,
  "title": "Ekta Prakash Parv At Ekta Nagar: PM Modi Tours Illumination Festival; Know How To Attend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ekta-prakash-parv-at-ekta-nagar-pm-modi-tours-illumination-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:25:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/ekta-prakash-parv-at-ekta-nagar-pm-modi-tours-illumination-festival-know-how-to-attend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi journeyed to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to mark the Ekta Prakash Parv 2026, a 91-day illumination festival held in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary. The festival, which commenced on October 17, 2026, and will conclude on January 15, 2027, showcases India's cultural diversity through elaborate light installations, artistic displays, and regional themes across four zones representing North, East, West, and South India.\n\nDuring his visit, Prime Minister Modi toured the indoor section of the festival, admiring the four thematic zones that encapsulate the country's varied regional identities. The festival, free for civilians, is set to run until January 15, 2027, and visitors can explore additional attractions at Ekta Nagar by adhering to any ticketing requirements.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Ekta Prakash Parv 2026' at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Friday, October 30, 2026. He visited the illumination festival a day before the 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The illumination festival offers visitors an opportunity to experience India's cultural diversity through elaborate light installations, artistic displays and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}