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- Published: November 13, 2020 20:12
New Delhi: Deepotsav celebrations began in the holy city of Ayodhya today, in presence of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The scene of `Tretayuga’ came back to life again as Lord Ram, along with Goddess Sita and Laxman touched the grounds of holy city on `Pushpak Viman’ after completing 14 years of exile.
Governor and CM Yogi offered prayers to Lord Ram and welcomed Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman as descended on the Saryu bank in a ‘pushpak viman’ – a helicopter.
#WATCH: Ayodhya illuminated as ‘Deepotsava’ celebrations are underway.#Diwali pic.twitter.com/c4Qys0gUE2
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Chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ reverberated in the atmosphere even as thousands of devotees watched the magical event with enthusiasm.
CM Yogi Adityanath offered prayers on behalf of the devotees and people after which the scenic reunion of Lord Ram and his brother Bharat took place bringing alive the memories of Lord Ram’s coronation ages ago amidst vedic chants, though this time on the stage set up at the Ramkatha park.
आसमान से होती पुष्पवर्षा, जय श्री राम के नारों से गुंजायमान रामकथा पार्क में मा. राज्यपाल श्रीमती @anandibenpatel जी और मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी ने भगवान श्रीराम का राज्याभिषेक किया। #Deepotsav2020 #DiwaliAyodhyaWali pic.twitter.com/eTj6ry6xNj
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The Chief Minister also bowed before ‘Ram’ and sought blessing for the people’s welfare.
#WATCH: Laser show underway on the banks of river Saryu in #Ayodhya as part of ‘Deepotsava’ celebrations. #Diwali pic.twitter.com/VQqbNHtEht
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The Chief Minister, who arrived in Ayodhya for the Deepotsav, first went to Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and offered prayers for welfare of people on the auspicious five-day festival Deepawali.
#WATCH: CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers to Lord Ram at Ram Janmabhoomi site.
The Chief Minister is in Ayodhya to take part in Deepotsav 2020. pic.twitter.com/fj3FjecdNj
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Ayodhya glitters in glow of earthern lamps
Creating a world record of sorts, a whopping 5.51 lakh earthen lamps were lit up at dusk. The sheer look and feel of over 5 lakh diyas simultaneously created a mesmerising experience not just for devotees but for thousands joining the event via virtual mode.
Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ‘making possible the construction of Ram Temple even during the pandemic’.
#WATCH: Earthen lamps lit on the bank of River Saryu in Ayodhya as part of ‘Deepotsava’ celebrations. #Diwali pic.twitter.com/JzdhP7101y
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“Covid had posed a huge challenge this year. But under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we not just overcame the pandemic, but also remained successful in beginning the construction of a grand Ram Temple at the Janambhumi site,” he said.
Later, he lit diyas at Ram ki Paidi.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lights lamp at Ram ki Paidi as ‘Deepotsava’ celebrations are underway in Ayodhya.
5.51 lakhs earthen lamps to be lit on the bank of River Saryu today. #Diwali pic.twitter.com/yWQyBjF8JE
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“We have celebrated Deepotsav following all COVID-19 guidelines, we must follow the same during the construction of Ram Mandir. Let us pledge to observe ‘do gaj ki doori, mask hai zaroori’ during this Diwali,” CM Yogi said.