Deepotsav: UP CM Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, 12 lakh earthen diyas to illuminate holy city

Besides presiding over various cultural events, the Chief Minister will also release the Ayodhya Vision Document for all-round and holistic development of the ancient town. The Deepotsav celebrations in the ancient town of Ayodhya had commenced on a grand scale from Monday evening.

Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will on Wednesday formally inaugurate the Diwali celebrations in the holy city of Ayodhya which is also known as ‘Deepotsav’. Besides presiding over various cultural events, the Chief Minister will also release the Ayodhya Vision Document for all-round and holistic development of the ancient town.

The Deepotsav celebrations in the ancient town of Ayodhya had commenced on a grand scale from Monday evening. The majestic ‘Ram Ki Paidi’ Ghat was dotted with colourful lights for the mega celebrations. The ghat is the main venue of ‘Deepotsav 2021’ and it has been illuminated with nine lakhs earthen diyas on the eve of Diwali.

Deepotsav is being held for the fifth consecutive year and the scale has increased with each celebration. The celebrations began with the inauguration of Shilp Bazar at Ram Katha Park.