According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, "sacred land of the Ganga River, Yamuna River, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths, Uttarakhand has long been a center of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. In this context, the state
Devotees in large numbers took a holy dip at Saryu Ghat amid the chilly weather, and performed worship and prayers on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.
Ayodhya hosted a grand Ganga Utsav at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, attended by V. L. Kantha Rao. The event highlighted river conservation, faith, and community participation. Rao reviewed sewage treatment, released fishlings in the Saryu, and stressed the Namami Gange Mission's
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Ayodhya's grand Deepotsav celebration for entering two Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu Aarti during this year's Deepotsav on Monday.
On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities.
The world records include the largest display of oil lamps, with 26,17,215 diyas lit along the banks of the Saryu River, and the most people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation, marking yet another milestone in the spiritual and cultural revitalisation of Ayodhya under the Yogi Aditya
As part of the festivities, the Chief Minister performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman. He also pulled the symbolic chariot, or 'Pushpak Vimaan,' carrying the artists depicting the divine trio.
Preparations are in full swing for Deepotsav 2025 at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya. Ahead of the festival of lights, grand preparations are underway in the city for Deepotsav to create history with over 26 lakh diyas.
Diwali celebrations decorated the banks of the Saryu as worshipers lit lamps and recited divine mantras, rejoicing at the Ram Temple after 500 years. Locals and saints warmly encouraged all to use Swadeshi goods this Diwali.
Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is witnessing a remarkable transformation evolving from a land of faith into a vibrant blend of heritage and modern development. As the ninth edition of Deepotsav approaches, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision for a global pilgrimage and tourism hub is