Diwali 2024 s almost here, and the preparations are in full swing. The ‘Festival of Lights’ is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India. It is synonymous with sweets, diyas, colourful lightings, firecrackers, get-togethers and festive greetings. There is also a particular photo that does the rounds on social media during the Diwali celebrations. It is that of shining ‘NASA Diwali satellite image of India.’ Believe it or not, over the years, Diwali has become associated with a viral photo of an India map on Diwali night. A popular WhatsApp forward claiming to be the visual of Diwali lights seen from space is a mandatory share during the festive week. And Zomato, an Indian multinational restaurant aggregator and food delivery company has released their Diwali 2024 advertisement incorporating this “fun fact.” The Diwali ad features veteran Indian actor-singer Piyush Mishra speaking with astronauts on replicating the “viral Diwali photo.” It is definitely an interesting take on the topic that has captured everyone’s attention for years. As for the truth behind the photo, the image is one of the many images to show how the population grew in India from 1992 to 2003. Now go enjoy the ad and share a big smile.

'NASA Diwali Satellite Image of India' Features in New Zomato Ad (Watch)

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