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Ayodhya, 26 October. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, preparations have intensified in Ayodhya to make Deepotsav-2026 divine, grand and dignified. In order to conduct the event well and safely, the district administration is busy finalizing the arrangements by incorporating the suggestions of saints and public representatives. In the same sequence, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi held a meeting with revered saints and public representatives at Tulsi Udyan Bhawan and discussed the preparations for the Festival of Lights. In the meeting, emphasis was laid on giving priority to the convenience of devotees, security, cleanliness, lighting and easy transportation. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Gaurav Grover was also present on this occasion.
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav has become a global identity
In the meeting, sages and saints said that the festival of lights has become a symbol of Ayodhya’s cultural heritage and global identity. People come from all over the country and abroad to see this event. In such a situation, along with the grandeur of the event, it is also important for its dignity and smooth functioning of the arrangements. The saints gave important suggestions regarding the movement of saints and mahatmas, facilities for devotees, lighting, cleanliness and traffic management.
Cleanliness campaign continues even after Diwali
The sages and saints suggested that a comprehensive cleanliness campaign should be carried out not only during the festival of lights but also after the event is over, so that a clean environment is maintained in accordance with the religious and cultural dignity of Ayodhya. Maps showing the scenic and religious places of Ayodhya should be installed at major places, so that it becomes convenient for the devotees to reach their destination. Along with this, emphasis was laid on making the movement of devotees and vehicles easier by establishing coordination with other districts and taking special care of the facilities of the common people.
Saints expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Yogi
The sages and saints expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving Ayodhya a new identity at the global level. He wished all the best for the successful, grand and dignified organization of Deepotsav-2026 and expressed confidence of providing all possible support to the district administration. The saints said that Deepotsav is an important opportunity to present the spiritual tradition and cultural splendor of Ayodhya to the world.
Public representatives also gave suggestions
Mayor Girishpati Tripathi and MLA Ved Prakash Gupta also presented their suggestions in the meeting. He talked about ensuring full cooperation and participation with the district administration to make the Deepotsav more grand and dignified.
All arrangements should be completed on time: DM
District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi expressed gratitude for the suggestions of saints and public representatives. He instructed the officials of the concerned departments that all necessary preparations including the convenience of the devotees, security, cleanliness, lighting and traffic management should be completed on time. He stressed on ensuring arrangements as per the suggestions and making the event well organized and safe.
In the meeting, Swami Awadhesh Kumar Das (Bada Bhaktamal), Gurveer Singh Sodhi (Brahmakund Gurudwara), Mahant Dr. Bharat Das (Udasin Sangat Ashram, Ranopali), Nandram Das Ji Maharaj (Hanumangarh Patti), Mahant Ramdas (Hanumangarh, Naka), Swami Anant Padmanabhacharya (Sugriva Fort), Swami Siyaram (Hanumat Bhawan), Mahant Sureshdas, Ram Lakhan Das (Dasarath Mahal), Mahant Rai Ram Shankar Das (Representative, Dashrath Mahal), Mahant Girish Das (Dandiya Temple), Mahant Ashutosh Das (Kamadhenu Ashram), Shivam Das (Bettiah Temple), Dr. Mahesh Das, Mahant Hemant Das, Mahant Ramcharan Das (Mahant Patti Basantiya), Giani Charanjit Singh (Gurudwara Brahmakund), Mahant Sandeep Das (Ujjainiya Patti, Hanumangarhi), Raghavendra Das, Raghavacharya ji. Maharaj (representative, Ramlala Sadan Devasthan) and Mahant Ramsharan Das (Rang Mahal) and other saints and mahatmas were present.