On the eve of Diwali, Ayodhya is all prepared to celebrate a grand Deepotsav as 24 lakh traditional earthen lamps, or diyas, at 51 ghats of Saryu river will illuminate the temple city at the same time, reportedly setting a world record. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Path is also being decorated with different types of flowers, as a part of the Diwali celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports said that more than 25,000 volunteers from Avadh University and the Ayodhya district administration have been called to light the diyas at the same time in a bid to set the world record. In addition, a team from the Guinness Book of World Records will also be present at the event which would count the lamps using drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Diwali festivities would begin at 3pm and would be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The entire Uttar Pradesh cabinet ministers together with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors of more than 50 countries will also take part in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Governor Anandiben Patel will coronate the person performing the role of Lord Ram who would arrive at Ayodhya by chopper. CM Adityanath will then perform Aarti following which he will inaugurate the festival of lights at Ram Ki Paidi, the series of ghats on the Saryu river bank. The guests from four countries will also witness the Ramlila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports quoted Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak stating that all hospitals are kept on alert to tackle any case of emergency. The Deputy CM said that a new record will be created at Deepotsav on Saturday. He asserted that the envoys of over 50 countries will attend this event. He noted that all hospitals are on alert mode in case any incident takes place due to the bursting of firecrackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reportedly, as part of the grand celebration, people across the country, including tribals from Jharkhand’s Pakur district, will take part in the grand Deepotsav celebrations. Nearly, 48 tribals from Pakur arrived barefooted to Lord Ram’s birthplace to attend the festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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