This mesmerizing footage showcases a first-of-its-kind light painting video of Bengaluru’s night sky during Deepavali (Diwali). Shot using long-exposure mode, the visuals beautifully trace the trails of hundreds of fireworks bursting across the city — creating a surreal, artistic canvas in the sky.

Captured by Content Creator and Drone Pilot Srihari Karanth, this unique visual experiment blends videography with light painting techniques to present Bengaluru’s festive skyline like never before. The video was filmed on the night of Deepavali, when the celebrations reached their peak with spectacular fireworks lighting up the cloudy night sky.

This is believed to be the first time such a light painting of a city’s Diwali fireworks has ever been captured in this manner.

The video quickly went viral on social media, earning widespread appreciation from viewers across India and beyond. Even India’s Finance Minister acknowledged the effort, commenting on the video and appreciating the creative approach and the art behind this one-of-a-kind capture.