Which City Does Diwali Better? Noida Or Gurugram? Viral Video Divides Internet

With Diwali just around the corner, the festive spirit has lit up cities across India — and a short video from Noida has now ignited an unexpected debate online. A clip shared by an entrepreneur has gone

viral after he claimed that Noida’s Diwali decorations outshone those of Gurugram.The 8-second video showcases beautifully illuminated streets and apartment complexes in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, twinkling with colorful lights and festive decor.Sharing the clip on X, Rajesh Sawhney, founder and CEO of GSF Accelerator, wrote, "It took 3 hours+ to get from Gurugram to Noida for Family Diwali Dinner tonight. Seems like Noida is far more decked up than Gurugram for Diwali."

His post quickly gained traction, with users chiming in on which city celebrates Diwali better. While one person declared, "Gurgaon or Noida, nothing beats Dilli ki Diwali," another joked, "That means you live at a wrong place in Gurgaon." A third user simply added, "Noida is always beautiful chief!" One more wrote, ''Always believed that Noida is real hardcore business money… gurugram is more job/loan kind of money. Both good in their own domains.''Also Read: 'Dosti Hee Asli Dhan Hai' — AI Kid's Adorable Dhanteras 2025 Video Goes Viral With 25 Million ViewsWhen Is Diwali 2025?This year, confusion surrounds the exact date of the festival due to the Amavasya Tithi extending over two days. As per the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya begins at 3:44 pm on October 20 and ends at 5:54 pm on October 21. According to Drik Panchang, Diwali will therefore be celebrated on October 20, 2025.