Five-day Deepotsav begins in Ayodhya, 56 ghats to glow with 30 lakh diyas

A grand five-day Deepotsav is set to commence from Thursday in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. During this festival, various locations, temples, and the banks of the Sarayu river in the city of Ram will witness an abundance of lights and cultural programmes. According to a report by Amar Ujala, this festival will not be limited to diyas alone, but will feature a magnificent blend of Ramkatha, folk culture, music, dance, and modern technology.

The main attraction of this year's Deepotsav will be the primary event scheduled for 7 November. On this day, 30 lakh diyas will be lit simultaneously across 56 ghats of Ram Ki Paidi. As these millions of lamps are illuminated together, the banks of the Sarayu river will appear to glow with a golden aura. The task of delivering diyas to the ghats has been completed, and the work of arranging them systematically has commenced. A large number of volunteers and employees are engaged in this massive operation.

This year's Deepotsav will also be colourful on an international level. Ramleela troupes from five different countries will stage various episodes from the life of Lord Shri Ram. This will allow visitors to witness different forms of Ramkatha from various countries. Additionally, artists from different states of India will present a glimpse of cultural India through their folk traditions, traditional costumes, dance, and music.

To make the festival more modern and memorable, laser shows, projection mapping, and shows conducted by 2100 drones have been organised. These programmes will begin from Thursday itself. Along with this, a grand procession and various cultural programmes will also be among the main attractions of this festival.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi premises will also shine specially during this Deepotsav. Preparations are underway to light approximately 1 lakh diyas across five different zones of the temple premises. The temples and other key locations within the premises are being attractively decorated. Simultaneously, final touches are being given to the preparations for stages, spectator galleries, lighting, and cultural programmes at other major event venues, including Ramkatha Park.

A festive atmosphere has taken over the lanes of Ayodhya and all event venues. From the waves of the Sarayu to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi premises, all preparations have been completed to spread the light of faith and enthusiasm. Through this five-day festival, the religious and cultural grandeur of Ayodhya will be showcased to the world.