Punjab Newsline | Ayodhya
Ayodhya is celebrating its 10th Deepotsav on a grand scale, with more than 30 lakh earthen lamps illuminating 56 ghats along the banks of the Sarayu River. The celebrations have turned the holy city into a spectacular display of lights, with grand laser shows being organised at Ram Ki Paidi and Sarayu Ghat.
Earlier, a nearly three-hour-long procession was taken out in the city, featuring 21 tableaux depicting different episodes from the seven kandas of the Ramayana. The procession attracted considerable attention from devotees and visitors.
People from across the country, including Mumbai, Gujarat and Bihar, have arrived in Ayodhya to witness the grand Deepotsav celebrations. The ghats have been decorated with colourful lights, while elaborate arrangements have been made to illuminate the riverfront with millions of traditional earthen lamps.
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, who attended the celebrations, praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expressing confidence in his leadership.
"I have complete faith in CM Yogi that Uttar Pradesh will lead all states. Yogi makes the impossible possible," he said, congratulating the Chief Minister and his entire team for organising the event.
The Vice-President also extended Diwali greetings to everyone and expressed confidence that the country would collectively succeed in making India a global superpower.
He concluded his address with the slogans of "Jai Shri Ram" and "Jai Hind".
