Ayodhya Deepotsav: 12 lakh earthen lamps to light up holy town, this year

New Delhi: The temple town of Ayodhya is all decked up for grand Deepotsav celebration, much like previous years. The state government is pulling out all stops to make the five-day long celebrations memorable and an experience worth remembering for visitors.

The ‘Vikas Deepotsav’ event was today kicked by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, which has been organised to bring smile to the faces of small vendors and help them revive their business.

The inaugural function was marked by a grand laser show and Gomti ‘aarti’. The venue has around 1,500 stalls and a food court where people can relish Avadhi cuisines.

Ayodhya | Preparations underway with lanes, gates illuminated depicting Lord Ram, Hanuman and other significant characters from Ramayana, as part of the fifth edition of ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations. (31.10) pic.twitter.com/LaNjaeH79a

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12 lakh diyas to illuminate Ayodhya

UP government has decided to light up 12 lakh earthen lamps on the banks of Saryu this year, to ring in the festival of lights. Last year, 9 lakhs diays were lit up.

According to a government statement, the staging of Ram Lilas, a 3D holographic display, laser show and fireworks will be part of the five-day-long celebrations, beginning Monday.

9 lakh lamps will be lit on the banks of the river with the rest 3 lakh in parts of the town on November 3 from 6 pm to 6.30 pm, it said.

A cultural group from Sri Lanka has been invited to stage the Ram Lila while a series of literary and cultural activities will be held from November 1 to 5.