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Drone Timelapse of Bengaluru’s Diwali Lights Goes Viral, Earns Praise From Nirmala Sitharaman

The drone pilot describes using a GoPro 11 in long‑exposure mode to create the sweeping nightscape effect.

Overview

  • DGCA‑certified drone pilot Srihari Karanth shared the aerial clip on X, showcasing Bengaluru illuminated by Diwali fireworks.
  • The latest footage was captured from a higher altitude over Ragigudda Metro Station, according to Hindustan Times.
  • The video accumulated tens of thousands of views at publication time and drew enthusiastic reactions across social platforms.
  • Karanth told users he recorded for about an hour between 7 pm and 8 pm using long‑exposure on a GoPro 11 to achieve the look.
  • He had posted a similar skyline capture the previous day, and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman publicly lauded the work.