Lucknow, Oct 27 (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath is preparing for Ayodhya's 10th big and holy Deepotsav, which aims

to resurrect the sacred atmosphere of the Treta Yuga and establish new world

records with millions of clay lights (diyas) along the Sarayu River's banks.

The annual Deepotsav ritual, which began in 2017 with 1.71 lakh (171,000) diyas

under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has evolved to be a giant global emblem

of Sanatan culture and devotion. The celebration includes lit ghats at Ram Ki

Paidi and the Sarayu River, spectacular processions (Shobha Yatras) with

Pushpak Vimaan replicas, Ramayana tableaus, and cultural acts that reenact Lord

Ram's glorious homecoming to Ayodhya.

Organizers and university volunteers are attempting to light

over 3 million (30 lakh) diyas, breaking existing Guinness World Records (such

as over 26.17 lakh diyas lighted at the 9th Deepotsav). CM Yogi emphasized

Ayodhya's post-2017 metamorphosis, which includes the Shri Ram Mandir,

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, renovated ghats, the Rampath corridor,

and its development as a solar city.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “The foremost among the Sapta

Puries, the divine Sri Ayodhya Dham, is thrilled in anticipation of welcoming

its 10th grand and divine Deepotsav. The ethereal glow of millions of lamps

illuminating the banks of the Saryu, mesmerizing tableaux bringing scenes from

the Ramayana to life, majestic processions, and cultural performances will

rekindle the memories of the Treta Yuga in this grand festival. Every lamp will

symbolize boundless devotion to Lord Sri Ram, and every flame will proclaim the

glory of our eternal Sanatan culture. Yet, before the year 2017, Lord Sri Ram's

beloved city of Ayodhya endured neglect, disarray, and dilapidation. What

concern could a government that ordered bullets fired on innocent Ram devotees

and committed the sin of allowing namaz to be offered on the sacred steps of

Sri Hanuman Garhi possibly have for the development of Ram's

Ayodhya? By the grace of Lord Sri Ram, a new sunrise of development and

cultural renaissance dawned in Sri Ayodhya Ji after 2017.”

“Under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi

Ji, the efforts of the double-engine government are enabling Ramnagari to

reclaim its ancient splendor. The grand and divine Sri Ram Temple, Maharishi

Valmiki International Airport, the well-appointed Ram Path, modernized ghats,

contemporary amenities, and Ayodhya's evolution into a solar city have

transformed it today into an extraordinary confluence of faith and modernity. The

most enchanting expression of this revival of Sri Ram Nagari is on display

during Deepotsav. The journey of Deepotsav, which began in 2017 with 1.71 lakh

lamps, has today become a symbol of the devotion and enthusiasm of crores of

Ram devotees across the country and the world. As in every year, this year too,

Ram devotees are ready to create a world record in lamp lighting. This

Deepotsav is the illumination of the dreams of those generations who, for

centuries, cherished the longing to behold their Ram's Ayodhya in its Treta

Yuga form. Today, every lamp of it is being kindled as a resolve—victory of

faith over the darkness of appeasement, the rise of cultural pride, and the

building of a developed India. Jai Jai Sri Ram,” he added.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi