The Deepotsav programme was started in 2017 and since then has continued. This year, the country celebrates 7th Deepotsav. (Image: PTI)
After the formation of the BJP government under the leadership of Adityanath in 2017, for the first time a grand festival of lights was started in Ayodhya and 51 thousand lamps were lit. (Image: PTI)
Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in this event. In 2022, 15.76 lakh lamps were lit at Ram ki Pauri in Ayodhya, setting a Guinness world record. (Image: PTI)
Chief Minister Adityanath also performed the symbolic coronation of Lord Shri Ram. On this occasion, the governor and the chief minister released a coffee table book based on the Deepotsav of Ayodhya. (Image: PTI)
Eighteen tableaux, themed on the Ramayana, the Ramcharitmanas and various social issues, were part of a procession taken out ahead of the seventh Deepotsav. (Image: PTI)
This festival of lights is being broadcast live in more than 100 countries of the world. The world is watching how Lord Shri Ram would have come to Ayodhya in Pushpak Viman thousands of years ago, said UP CM. (Image: PTI)
The entire episode of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman's homecoming from 14 years of exile will be recreated at the event on Diwali eve. (Image: PTI)
To ensure proper security during the celebrations, Ayodhya Range IG Praveen Kumar said that they have divided the area into 14 police zone. (Image: PTI)
The 24 lakh diyas would be lit on the Ram ki Paidi on the banks of river Saryu. On a grand budget of Rs 20 crore, the district administration has made arrangements for a light-and-sound show. (Image: PTI)