Ayodhya Lights up with over 30 Lakh Diyas on Diwali Eve, CM Yogi Attends 10th Edition of Deepotsav
- Ayodhya celebrated its 10th Deepotsav on Saturday, illuminating the temple town with more than 30 lakh diyas on the eve of Diwali; Vice-President Radhakrishnan, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the festivities.
- Deepotsav has grown from around 1.71 lakh diyas in its first edition in 2017, recreating the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The festival commemorates this sacred narrative each year.
- More than 35,000 volunteers lit diyas across 56 ghats along the Saryu, while a 2,100-drone show depicted the Ramayana and performances by artists from five countries enriched the celebration.
- Members of the Prayagraj-based Rashtriya Muslim Sangh participated in the Shobha Yatra procession. Former litigant Iqbal Ansari stated, "I, along with the residents of my locality, showered floral petals on the 'Shobha Yatra' as it crossed our locality around 12:00 noon."
- While the festival has secured Guinness World Records three times, officials now aim to build upon these achievements. Moving forward, these accomplishments will be recognized as 'Ayodhya Records' to honor the town's sustained efforts.
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Ayodhya glows with 30 lakh diyas as Deepotsav lights up Saryu ghats on Diwali eve
Lakhs of diyas illuminated Ram Ki Paidi ghat, while more than 30 lakh earthen lamps were set to light up 56 ghats along the river, turning the temple town into a spectacular sea of lights. The annual celebration, which marks return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, recreates the traditional welcome believed to have been given to him by the people of the city in the Treta Yuga.
The entire city was lit up by lighting more than 30 lakh earthen lamps along 56 major ghats of the Saryu river. A world record has been set through this. The grand celebration, which took place on the eve of Diwali, was a grand confluence of spiritual grandeur and religious fervour. More than 35,000 volunteers from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, NCC and various NGOs participated in the grand operation of lighting lamps in rows, pouring …
The festival of lights is being celebrated in Ayodhya today. All preparations have been completed for this special occasion. As the sun sets, nearly 3 million diyas will be lit on the 56 ghats along the Saryu River in Ram's city. Ayodhya, including Ram Ki Paidi, Saryu Ghat, and Ram Katha Ghat, […]
Ayodhya is currently celebrating the grand Deepotsav with great enthusiasm. The entire area has been illuminated with 30 lakh lamps, and the laser show has added to the splendor of the festival. Special illumination has been done on the banks of the Sarayu river, in which citizens and devotees have participated in large numbers.
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