Friday, November 22
On the eve of Deepavali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the commencement of the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. “Today Ayodhya is a reflection of the golden chapter of India’s cultural rejuvenation,” the Prime Minister remarked.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Ram was in Ayodhya’s DNA as he took part in the sixth edition of the grand Deepotsav celebrations in the holy city, where the Hindu god is said to have been born. He said Ram was the inspiration for ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ and the basis of ‘sabka vishwas’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ayodhya to take part in the Diwali celebrations. The prime minister offered prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi. PM Modi also offered 'aarti' on the banks of the Saryu River ahead of the launch of grand Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali. Stay with indiatoday.in for all the live updates.
Locals arrange earthen lamps at Ram Ki Pauri in preparation for the 'Deepotsav celebrations, in Ayodhya on Saturday. People in large numbers visited Ram ki Paidi Saturday evening to have a feel of the Deepotsav.
The earthen lamps placed there were not lit and volunteers were seen urging the public to watch their steps.
Volunteers have been told to arrange 256 earthen lamps in a square and the distance between two squares will be approximately two to three feet, Deepotsav organisers said.
There will also be a laser show, 3D projection mapping show and fireworks at the Deepotsav.
Ramlila will also be staged by cultural troupes from other countries and states. At the Ram Katha park, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshman and Lord Hanuman will be shown descending from a ‘pushpak vimana’.
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