Ayodhya prepares for 10th Deepotsav festival with 3 million lamps

Ayodhya is undergoing extensive preparations for the tenth edition of its Deepotsav festival. The upcoming celebration aims to illuminate 56 ghats along the Saryu riverbank with 3 million lamps. To ensure sufficient supply, officials have ordered 33 million lamps to account for potential breakage during transport.

Approximately 35,000 volunteers will be deployed to manage the lighting and festivities. The event will feature a multi-stage program, including a grand procession, symbolic reenactments of the Ramayana, Saryu Aarti, and a drone show involving 2,100 indigenous drones. The festivities are expected to include performances by 1,000 artists from various Indian states.

In support of the festival, the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has launched the ‘Maa Saryu Maha-Swachhata Abhiyan,’ a massive cleanliness drive targeting 27 significant religious and tourism sites. This initiative aims to ensure the city remains pristine for the millions of expected visitors.