{
  "id": 18849749,
  "title": "Ayodhya Illuminated With Over 30 Lakh Diyas On Occasion Of 10th Deepotsav Celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ayodhya-illuminated-with-over-30-lakh-diyas-on-occasion-of-10th",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T03:35:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/ayodhya-illuminated-with-over-30-lakh-diyas-on-occasion-of-10th-deepotsav-celebrations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ayodhya came alive on Saturday as the 10th Deepotsav illuminated the city with over 30 lakh earthen lamps, transforming the ghats along the Saryu river into a breathtaking sea of light. The festivities, held on the eve of Diwali, kicked off in the morning with a grand procession of Shri Ram Rajyabhishek from Saket Mahavidyalaya, leading up to a vibrant evening filled with lights, music and grand displays.\n\nVice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel graced the occasion, emphasizing the significance of the event. The 56 ghats along the river were adorned with more than 30 lakh earthen lamps, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle. Colorful lights adorned Ram Ki Paidi and the riverfront, while a spectacular laser show depicting scenes from the Ramayana added to the festive spirit.\n\nCrowds flocked to Naya Ghat and other key locations to witness the celebrations. For security and crowd management, extensive barricading and a large police presence were in place. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the gathering, drew parallels between the grandeur of Ayodhya during Lord Ram's return to the city and the current celebrations, echoing the splendor of the Treta Yuga.\n\nHe invited people to imagine the majestic decorations from when Lord Ram, accompanied by Mata Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman, returned from exile. Comparing this to the verses from the Ramcharitmanas, Chief Minister Yogi highlighted how the modern Ayodhya is bringing these vivid descriptions to life, evoking memories of the grand return of Lord Ram.\n\nThe Vice-President praised the construction of the Ram temple as a testament to the dedication and sacrifices of countless kar sevaks. He expressed admiration for the development happening in Ayodhya and its balance between preserving heritage and embracing modern progress. Vice-President Radhakrishnan also reflected on the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, likening it to that of a revered saint returning to the chief ministership of the state. The 10th Deepotsav was a magnificent cultural and religious spectacle, celebrating Ayodhya's spiritual heritage and its emergence as a premier destination for religious tourism.",
  "summary": "Ayodhya: Ayodhya once again witnessed a historic spectacle on Saturday as the 10th edition of Deepotsav transformed the temple town into a sea of light, devotion and celebrations, with more than 30 lakh earthen lamps illuminating the ghats along the Saryu river. The celebrations, held on the eve of Diwali, began in the morning with a grand Shri Ram Rajyabhishek procession from Saket Mahavidyalaya…",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 30 lakh earthen lamps lit up Ayodhya for 10th Deepotsav",
    "Vice-President, CM, and Governor attended the grand celebrations",
    "Ram temple construction praised as testament to kar sevaks' dedication"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The massive scale of these celebrations signals Ayodhya's emergence as a premier destination for religious tourism by blending ancient spiritual heritage with modern cultural spectacles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}