Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while wishing the people of the state on the occasion of Diwali and the tenth Deepotsav organized in Ayodhya, appealed to light lamps in every house. He issued a message on the social media platform 'X' and said that when lamps are lit at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, then everyone should light lamps in their homes and courtyards also.
The Chief Minister said that the religious city Ayodhya is fully decorated for the festival of lights, the great festival of joy, pride and devotion. Years of waiting and faith of millions of devotees are now giving the message of light over darkness and victory of truth and religion in the form of the golden glow of millions of lamps. Every corner of Awadhpuri is filled with excitement and enthusiasm on this occasion.
lamp symbol of awakening of consciousness
Yogi Adityanath said that the lamp is not just an earthen vessel but a symbol of awakening of consciousness. It gives us the message that instead of fighting the darkness, there is a need to light a flame, due to which the darkness itself goes away. He said that the Deepotsav of Ayodhya is a great festival of faith, self-respect and renaissance of eternal consciousness.
Mentioned the historical decade of Deepotsav
The Chief Minister said that the flame of resolution lit on the banks of Saryu in the year 2017 has today given global recognition to Indian culture. This decade of Deepotsav is not limited only to the twinkling of lamps and world records, but has also become a golden chapter of the Treta Yuga glory of Ayodhya, the renaissance of Sanatan culture and the restoration of national pride. The lamps lit on Ram ki Paadi are also giving the message of local self-reliance and Antyodaya along with faith.
Welcomed special guests and Ram devotees
The CM welcomed and greeted the Vice President, ambassadors of various countries, high commissioners, diplomats, saints and Ram devotees from India and abroad who were coming to participate in the Deepotsav. He said that this event related to the spirit of equality, harmony, cultural unity and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam will become historic and unforgettable.
Calling upon the people of the state to adopt the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in their lives, the Chief Minister said that the light of development should reach the person standing at the last rung of the society. May the flame of faith, harmony and service always remain lit, this is the message of the Deepotsav.