Ayodhya. On Saturday, in Ayodhya, the beloved city of Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram, on 'Kanak Kachar of Saryu', there was a celebration like Treta Yuga, when the canopy of faith of the nation started glowing in a row of more than 36 lakh lamps. For the 10th consecutive time, under the leadership of Gorakshpeethadhishwar and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, lamps of faith and intimacy were lit on the banks of Saryu in Ramnagari. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lit lamps of faith at Ram Ki Pauri. The guests also observed various episodes of Ramayana prepared by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department through 3D holography projection mapping and a grand laser show with live performance. In his speech, the Vice President highly praised this event. On this occasion, grand fireworks were also done on the arrival of Lord Ram to Ayodhya city.
Every eye kept looking at the beloved city of 'Apne Ram'.
On Saturday evening, Ramnagari again witnessed amazing, supernatural, unforgettable and unimaginable beauty. On the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, everyone kept staring at the Ramnagari lit up with more than 36 lakh lamps during the Deepotsav-2026. Be it residents of Lord Shri Ram's own city Ayodhya, devotees from many states of India or tourists from every corner of the world, everyone was seeing the image of Maryada Purushottam Ram in every corner of Avadhpuri. 'Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram' echoed in every direction. The hearts of every devotee were filled with excitement. The devotees were feeling joy and happiness amidst the lamps burning in Saryu Teere (Ram Ki Paadi) while expressing their faith in the adorable Lord with a simple sigh and cherishing the feelings of intimacy. Seeing the waves rising in the waves of Saryu with the slogans of 'Ram Ram Jai Raja Ram', 'Jai Siya Ram', 'Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai', it seemed as if Saryu mother was also welcoming 'her Ram'. Attractive lighting arrangements were made on Ayodhya's temples, small streets and main roads, all government and religious buildings. The townspeople also lit lamps in their homes for their Ram.
More than 36 lakh lamps lit at 56 ghats in Ramnagari
On the request of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, lamps were lit everywhere on Saturday including every house, monastery, temple, ashram, intersection, buildings of Ramnagari Ayodhya. More than 36 lakh lamps were lit at 56 ghats including Ram Ki Paidi. For this, more than 35 thousand volunteers associated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, colleges, inter colleges and voluntary organizations laid out lamps and played an important role in lighting the lamps by putting oil and wicks in them. The visitors from India and abroad were awestruck after seeing the picturesque, clean, efficient, navy, grand and divine Ayodhya.
Chief Minister performed puja with cabinet colleagues
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with cabinet members, performed aarti of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram, Maa Sita, Laxman, Bharat, Shatrughan, Sankatmochan Hanuman and sages at Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya and paid obeisance to them by applying tilak and garlanding them. Ram family and sages were also worshiped here. The Chief Minister, saints and ministers also performed the symbolic coronation of Shri Ram on the stage.
Flowers were showered by helicopter, Chief Minister pulled the chariot
In Avadhpuri, 'Ram-Lakshman and Maa Sita' landed from Pushpak Viman and flowers were also showered from the helicopter. The Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and many ministers and public representatives also pulled his chariot. Seeing this scene of reverence for their king in Ayodhya, tears of joy flowed from the eyes of the distraught devotees. Every saint, devotee of Sanatan religion and common people showered blessings on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Vice President, Governor and Chief Minister performed the coronation of Lord Shri Ram
Vice President CP at the grand festival of lights in Ayodhya. Radhakrishnan, Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak coronated Lord Shri Ram and performed his aarti. Everyone expressed reverence to Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita, Lakshman ji and Hanuman ji by applying tilak and presenting gifts. After this, sages, saints and other ministers also performed the coronation of Lord Shri Ram and offered their obeisance by performing aarti. The entire campus echoed with the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram'.
Yogi paid tribute to Siyawar Ramchandra, Pavansut Hanuman, Vrindavan Bihari Lal, Saryu Maiya by cheering him.
Yogi Adityanath envisioned the festival of lights after taking over the reins of the state in 2017. Due to his efforts, its grandeur kept increasing every year and this year more than 36 lakh lamps were lit. The entire Ayodhya echoed everywhere with 'Shri Ram-Mere Ram'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also started his address at Ram Katha Park and Ram Ki Pauri by chanting 'Siyavar Ramchandra Bhagwan, Pavansut Hanuman, Vrindavan Bihari Lal, Saryu Maiya, Bharat Mata, Har Har Mahadev'. It also ended with 'Jai Jai Shri Ram'. A spectacular view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'One India – Best India' was also seen in Ayodhya on Saturday. In the Deepotsav organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, people from every province, language, community, caste and religion came here to light the lamp of faith.
From lamps to world pride, Avadhpuri became a witness to CM Yogi's resolve.
The beauty of Ayodhya of Tretayug looked supernatural even in Kaliyug on Saturday. From lamps to world pride, Avadhpuri witnessed the resolve of CM Yogi. In the festival of lights, everyone lit lamps of devotion towards their idol. Arches were built at the main gates of Shri Ram Temple. The entire Ayodhya city was decorated with many quintals of flowers. There were 21 tableaux in the morning procession. Artists from other countries also staged Ramlila. The talent of more than 2500 artists from India, abroad and the state got a platform in Ramnagari. Wishes for prosperity were made by making Rangoli at the intersections.
Vice President and CM performed Aarti of Saryu Maiya
Vedacharyas performed Saryu Aarti in the festival of lights held in the presence of Lord Shri Ram. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed the aarti of Saryu Maiya. During this, other colleagues of Yogi cabinet also participated. Aarti was performed here by many distinguished people along with sages and saints. Many platforms were prepared for this.
Indigenous drone show, artists from many states including UP presented
Shri Ram's work was created in the sky of Ayodhya with indigenous drones during Deepotsav. Seeing the glimpses of various episodes of Ramayana, some became emotional and some became happy. In the Deepotsav, artists from many states including Uttar Pradesh introduced their folk culture. Grand fireworks also took place on the arrival of Lord Ram.