Ayodhya glows with 30 lakh diyas, Ramayana comes alive in laser show - Vice President, CM Yogi witness grand Deepotsav

Ayodhya (The Uttam Hindu): The 10th annual festival of lights is being celebrated in grand celebrations today in the Ramnagari city of Ayodhya. The entire city was illuminated by the light of millions of diyas on the banks of the Saryu River. Three million diyas were lit on 56 ghats for this occasion. Spectacular fireworks, laser shows, and drone shows captivated devotees and tourists during the festival.

Ramayana brought to life in the sky with the help of 2100 drones

Scenes from the Ramayana were depicted through laser shows at Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu Ghat. A special aerial show was also held with the help of 2,100 drones. On the banks of the Saryu, 2,147 priests performed a grand aarti together, creating a grand religious atmosphere. The fireworks that followed further enhanced the brilliance of the festival of lights.

A grand procession with 21 tableaux

A grand procession, lasting nearly three hours, preceded the Deepotsav in Ayodhya. It included 21 tableaux depicting the seven chapters of the Ramayana. A large number of people gathered to witness the procession. Devotees from various parts of the country, including Mumbai, Gujarat, and Bihar, arrived in Ayodhya to participate in the Deepotsav.

The coronation of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana

A symbolic coronation ceremony for Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita, and Lakshman took place at the Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath garlanded them, while the Vice President applied the tilak (a sacred thread) to them. A helicopter showered flowers during the ceremony.

Following the coronation, Lord Ram, Mother Sita, and Lakshman boarded the chariot. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and both Deputy Chief Ministers participated in the event by pulling the chariot. The entire event was a wonderful blend of devotion, faith, and celebration.