Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: The 10th Deepotsav is being celebrated in Ayodhya today. State Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off the tableaux at Saket College on the occasion of Deepotsav. 21 tableaux will go to Ramkatha Park, 4 km away. Shivmadra's group is leading the tableau. Of the tableaux, 7 are related to Ramayana while 14 tableaux are related to the welfare schemes of the Central and State Government.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, UP: The 10th edition of the grand Ayodhya Dipotsav celebrations commences with a spectacular Ramayana-themed tableau procession in the holy city.
State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, along with other leaders, flags off the vibrant cultural… pic.twitter.com/R6MhOR3JXt
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2026
Coronation of Lord Ram will take place in the afternoon
In the afternoon, the chief guest and Vice President of the country CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will perform the coronation of Lord Ram in the park at Ramkatha. Governor Anandiben Patel will also be present in the program. Teams from many countries will stage International Ramlila here.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has been decorated with flowers ahead of Diwali. Today, Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan, Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly perform the Aarti of… pic.twitter.com/OBa6ukT3wD
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2026
Ramayana episodes will be shown with 2100 drones
At the same time, 56 ghats of Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of Saryu have been decorated. 30 lakh lamps will be lit here in the evening. 2,147 Archakas will participate together in Saryu Maha Aarti. At the same time, 2,100 drones will bring alive the stories of Ramayana in the sky. Let us tell you, only 6 thousand devotees will be given entry in the main program of Deepotsav. The administration has already issued passes for this. However, after the main program is over, devotees can reach Ram Ki Paidi and watch the Deepotsav.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Lata Mangeshkar Chowk adorned with floral decorations as the city celebrates the 10th grand Dipotsav today.
Over 30 lakh earthen lamps are set to illuminate 56 ghats along the Saryu River, drawing devotees and visitors from across the country. pic.twitter.com/eDc1heLvVT
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2026
Grand Ram temple decorated with colorful lights
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple located in Ayodhya is decorated with colorful lights. About 10 lakh devotees from across the country can reach Ayodhya to witness the festival of lights.
VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple illuminates with grand golden illuminations and decorations ahead of Deepotsav.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/wG83LDFvvK
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 6, 2026
The number of lamps is increasing every year
|
Year |
Diyas Lit |
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2017 |
1.71 lakh |
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2018 |
3.01 lakh |
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2019 |
4.04 lakh |
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2020 |
6.06 lakh |
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2021 |
9.41 lakh |
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2022 |
15.76 lakh |
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2023 |
22.23 lakh |
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2024 |
25.12 lakh |
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2025 |
26.11 lakh |
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2026 |
30 million |