Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Captures Breathtaking View of India Illuminated During Diwali From Space

Oct 21, 2025 01:50 pm CST

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares a spectacular throwback video showing India's cities glowing like a "living galaxy" during Diwali as seen from his orbital mission. The viral footage captures major metropolitan areas like Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad twinkling against the darkness of space, offering a unique celestial perspective of the festival of lights celebrated across the nation.