Ayodhya. During Deepotsav-2026 on Saryu coast, a wonderful scene came true when the forms of Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman descended from the helicopter in the form of Pushpak Viman. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stood with folded hands to welcome him. With the arrival of Lord Shri Ram, the entire complex echoed with the slogan of Jai Shri Ram. The Chief Minister greeted Lord Shri Ram by garlanding him and applying tilak. The devotees had flowers in their hands, faith in their eyes and Ramnaam on their lips. It seemed as if this scene of Saryu coast was bringing alive the memories of Tretayug.
Chief Minister pulled Ram's chariot with saints, flowers rained from the sky
There was enthusiasm among the devotees as soon as the forms of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman were seated on the Ram Rath. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proceeded with the saints and himself pulled the Ram Rath. As the chariot moved forward, flowers were showered from the sky. Flowers showering on the chariot decorated with flowers made the entire atmosphere more grand. The premises resonated with the melodious tune of bhajans, blowing of conch shells and slogans of Jai Shri Ram. Pulling the chariot of the Chief Minister and the saints was the main attraction of the event.
The premises became filled with the joy of Ram with the chanting of bhajans and Jai Shri Ram.
As Ramrath moved forward, Ramkatha Park and the surrounding area became devotional. Amidst the waves of bhajans, the collective chants of Jai Shri Ram of the devotees kept echoing far and wide. Flowers raining from the sky and the faith of the devotees who gathered for the darshan of the Lord further enhanced the grandeur of the festival of lights. The entire campus seemed immersed in Ram's devotion and spiritual joy.
Lord seated in Ramkatha Park, Chief Minister greeted the saints
After the Ramrath Yatra, the forms of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman reached Ramkatha Park and were seated on the decorated stage. As soon as he was seated on the stage, the eyes of the devotees were fixed for darshan. During this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed and congratulated the saints present there. The entire complex was filled with spiritual atmosphere due to the presence of saints and the enthusiasm of the devotees immersed in Ram's devotion.
Chief Minister inspected the paintings made on the subjects of Ramayana
Before this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the photo gallery installed by the Tourism Department. In this, painters had depicted various episodes of Ramayana through their art. The life, dignity, sacrifice and ideals of Lord Shri Ram were depicted in the pictures. The Chief Minister saw an effort to present the cultural and spiritual heritage of Ramayana through paintings.
Ramnagari is making global identity through Deepotsav
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Deepotsav of Ayodhya is giving a new identity to cultural heritage and tourism along with religious faith. The huge participation of devotees in the event and grand presentations are taking the traditions of Ramnagari to the country and the world. Amidst the lighting of lamps, the echo of Ramnaam and the faith of the devotees, this celebration of Deepotsav in Ayodhya emerged as a symbol of eternal tradition and cultural pride.