CM Yogi takes stock of Deepotsava preparations in Ayodhya

New Delhi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Ayodhya on Wednesday to take stock of the final stage of preparations for the sixth edition of Deepotsava celebrations to be held on the eve of Diwali in the holy city on October 23, and also gave necessary instructions to the officials concerned in this regard.

Deepotsava, a festival started by Chief Minister Yogi in 2017, which has been growing in terms of grandeur of celebrations every year making it quite a spectacle not only for people within the country but also abroad, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time this year.

The Chief Minister first inspected the helipad being built at Saket College, where the aircraft with PM Modi onboard, will be landing. The Chief Minister reviewed the arrangements there as well as all the places that PM Modi will be visiting during his stay in Ayodhya on October 23. Many foreign and special guests will also be staying there.

The Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection of several ghats, including the venue of the programme and Ram ki Paidi and reviewed the arrangements for lighting of diyas (earthen lamps) and the duties given to the volunteers. CM Yogi also directed police officers to be on alert to ensure security throughout the Deepotsava celebrations.

Preparations are on to decorate every intersection in Ayodhya with ‘Rangoli’ and diyas and to introduce the world to India’s rich and colourful Sanatan culture and traditions.

Furthermore, CM Yogi reviewed the progress in the construction works of Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday. He also visited Ramlala and Hanumangarhi and prayed for the prosperity of the state.

The Chief Minister also visited Raj Sadan where he met Raja Vimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra and discussed with him arrangements for the royal reception and co-banquet of foreign guests during Deepotsava. It is noteworthy that an invitation letter has been sent to the first citizen of South Korea. The Ayodhya Raj family also has an old relationship with South Korea. The princess of Ayodhya was the Empress of South Korea.