Historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, was illuminated with light as 11,000 earthen lamps were lit around the clock tower, spelling out the message “Bharat Vishwa Guru.” Once known for separatist rallies, stone-pelting, and terrorist incidents, Lal Chowk today reflects peace, cultural unity, and the changing identity of a new Kashmir.