{
  "id": 18903541,
  "title": "Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: 30 Lakh Diyas, Drone Shows And Grand Fireworks Illuminate Ram Ki Paidi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ayodhya-deepotsav-2026-30-lakh-diyas-drone-shows-and-grand-fireworks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T08:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/ayodhya-deepotsav-2026-30-lakh-diyas-drone-shows-and-grand-fireworks-illuminate-ram-ki-paidi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ayodhya's annual Deepotsav festival took on a grander scale in 2026, drawing vast crowds with a projected lighting of over 30 lakh earthen lamps across 56 ghats near the River Saryu. The ten-year-old celebration, held at Ram Ki Paidi, transformed the region into a mesmerizing sea of golden light. Alongside the illuminated ghats, the heavens above became a canvas for 2,100 indigenous drones choreographing formations inspired by the Ramayana. The night sky was further embellished by an eight-minute laser show, a 20-minute projection mapping extravaganza, and musical fireworks. Cultural performances, including a 22-tableau representation of the epic, highlighted the city's deep-rooted traditions. While Deepotsav has evolved from a modest ceremony with approximately 1.71 lakh lamps in 2017 to a record-breaking 26.17 lakh lamps in 2025, the 2026 edition sought to surpass the previous milestone.",
  "summary": "As Diwali celebrations begin across the country, Ayodhya witnesseed a spectacular edition of its annual Deepotsav. Marking its 10th edition in 2026, the festival transformed the banks of the River Saryu into a breathtaking sea of golden light, with millions of earthen lamps, elaborate cultural performances and dazzling visual displays. Ram Ki Paidi and the city's 56 ghats are at the heart of the…",
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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."
}