Ayodhya, November 8, IPU Media Update News: The 10th 'Deepotsavam' (festival of lamps) was celebrated with great grandeur in Ayodhya ahead of Diwali. More than 3 million earthen lamps were lit across 56 ghats along the banks of the Saryu River.

In anticipation of the festival of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh was adorned with the glow of countless lamps. On Saturday night, Ayodhya Dham took on a deeply spiritual aura. The 10th Deepotsavam was celebrated in a spectacular fashion, with over 3 million earthen lamps illuminated across 56 ghats along the Saryu River. The radiant glow across the ghats showcased the spiritual and cultural splendor of Ayodhya, reflecting the immense devotion and faith of the pilgrims. This historic event was graced by the Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Sages, saints, and other prominent figures from across the country also participated in the celebrations.

As part of these grand festivities, special cultural programs were organized at the Saryu ghats. A large scale laser light and sound show left the devotees spellbound. Thousands of devotees from across the country gathered at the ghats to witness this magnificent spectacle. Artists, arriving from various regions of the nation, brought key episodes and pivotal moments from the Ramayana to life through their spectacular performances on stage. The preparations for this 10th 'Deepotsavam' which had been meticulously underway for the past few days reached their zenith on Saturday.