A Diwali celebration in Varanasi took a dramatic turn when two locals used body deodorant to ignite a struggling sky lantern—resulting in a viral video that’s now reached 6.8 million views on Instagram.

The clip, posted by @anndbanndkavlog, features Vivek Goswami and Sriram Srivastava, both 24, attempting to launch a traditional lantern on October 20th. When the lantern failed to inflate with hot air, the duo improvised by spraying a flammable deodorant beneath it, creating a sudden burst of heat that sent it soaring.

Who is involved ?
The two main individuals involved are:
• Vivek Goswami (Age: 24 years)
• Sriram Srivastava (Age: 24 years)
Where, specifically, did it happen?
The event took place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
When, specifically, did it happen?
The filming occurred on the occasion of Diwali, specifically on October 20th.
Who filmed the video and on what device was it filmed?
The video was filmed by Sriram Srivastava using an iPhone 16.
Why did it happen?
The action took place because the sky lantern failed to properly inflate with hot air and lift off on its own. To force the ascent, the participants decided to use body deodorant as a pressurized flammable accelerant to dramatically boost the heat and flame beneath the lantern.