# Ayodhya Deepotsav festival preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ayodhya-deepotsav-festival-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-26T16:36:19.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 4.

Preparations are intensifying in Ayodhya for the 10th edition of Deepotsav, scheduled for November 7, 2026, with festivities spanning from November 6 to November 8. Authorities aim to make the event grander than previous years, which achieved Guinness World Records for lamp displays.

Recent updates confirm plans to illuminate 56 ghats along the Saryu riverbank with 3 million lamps. To prevent shortages due to breakage, officials have ordered 33 million lamps. The festivities will feature a multi-stage program, including a grand procession, symbolic Ramayana reenactments, Saryu Aarti, and a drone show utilizing 2,100 indigenous drones. Approximately 1,000 artists from various Indian states are expected to perform.

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has developed a comprehensive decoration plan featuring Ramayana-themed installations, such as decorative gates, wayfinders, selfie points, and depictions of the Ram Rath and Pushpak Viman. The Ram Katha Park is being renovated with new sound and light systems, 3D artworks, and themed LED lighting.

To manage the scale of the event, approximately 35,000 volunteers will be deployed. The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has launched the ‘Maa Saryu Maha-Swachhata Abhiyan,’ a massive cleanliness drive targeting 27 significant religious and tourism sites. 

Local administration officials, including District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Gaurav Grover, have met with religious leaders to finalize arrangements regarding devotee safety, sanitation, and traffic management. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has highlighted the festival as a symbol of the city’s cultural renaissance and development since 2017.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Ayodhya prepares for 10th Grand Deepotsav festival

Ayodhya is organizing its 10th Grand Deepotsav, featuring millions of lamps along the Saryu river and cultural displays to celebrate the city's spiritual and cultural heritage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayodhya-prepares-for-10th-grand-deepotsav-festival

### 2026-10-22: Ayodhya prepares for 10th Deepotsav festival with 3 million lamps

Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav festival, planning to light 3 million lamps across 56 riverfront ghats with the help of 35,000 volunteers and advanced drone displays.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayodhya-prepares-for-10th-deepotsav-with-3-million-lamps

### 2026-10-07: Ayodhya prepares for Deepotsav 2026 Diwali celebrations

Ayodhya will host Deepotsav 2026 from November 6–8, featuring Ramayana-themed decorations, artistic installations, and river floats to celebrate Diwali.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayodhya-prepares-for-deepotsav-2026-diwali-celebrations

### 2026-09-12: Ayodhya prepares for 10th Deepotsav with 26 lakh lamps

Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav on November 7, with plans to light over 26 lakh earthen lamps and host cultural displays to celebrate the festival.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayodhya-prepares-for-10th-deepotsav-with-26-lakh-lamps

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