Ayodhya, 30 October (HS). The city of Ayodhya is rejoicing in the joy of the arrival of its 'Lala'. Now we are just waiting for the festival of lights. Today, after 500 years, in the presence of Ramlala, more than 35 lakh lamps will be lit in Ramnagari and more than 25 lakh lamps will be lit at Ram Ki Paidi. Even before the lighting of lamps becomes a record on Wednesday, a unique confluence of spirituality, culture and tradition is being seen. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Tourism-Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brijesh Pathak, Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh have reached Ayodhya to witness these events. All these leaders along with the Chief Minister first observed the tableau put up by the Tourism Department. After this he led Lord Ram, Mother Sita and Lakshman. After this, Lord Ram, Mother Sita and Laxman Laxman were seated on the chariot and dragged to the venue of the program by the government ministers including Chief Minister Yogi.
This is the first festival of lights after Ramlala was installed in the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. Not only Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh but the entire country is eagerly waiting for this. The entire Ayodhya city has been decorated like a bride. This is the first Deepotsav in the presence of Ramlala and the eighth of Yogi government.
A total of 18 tableaux were taken out from Saket College. Of these, 11 are from information and seven from tourism department. These tableaux are based on the events of Ramayana. During this, artists from different states also introduced their culture. Introduced people to their culture by performing many folk dances including Faruahi, Bamarsia, Mayur, Bahrupiya, Awadhi, Tharu.
A record of Maha Aarti will be made in the presence of the Chief Minister. This time another big record is going to be made in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This is the record of Maha Aarti on the banks of Saryu. 1100 Batuks, 157 saints and the Chief Minister will be present in the Saryu Aarti in the evening. All Batuks will be seen in the same costume. The gathering of such a large number of Batukas in the Aarti which lasts for about 15 minutes is also a record.
Lighting of lamps will begin in the evening. The work of lighting the lamps will begin in the evening itself. To illuminate 25 lakh lamps, 28 lakh lamps have been spread at 55 ghats including Ram Ki Paidi. The responsibility of lighting them has been given to 30 thousand volunteers of Awadh University. After the lighting of the lamp, the Guinness Book team will count with a drone and declare the result by 8 o'clock.
500 drones will show the heroic posture of Shri Ram, fireworks will also be seen. A grand aerial drone show will be organized through 500 drones with colorful lights in the sky of Ayodhya. Through the show, people will be able to have divine darshan of the heroic posture of Lord Shri Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman ji. Laser lights, voice over and musical narration will be seen attracting people especially in this program. During the main event during Deepotsav, an aerial drone show will be organized for 15 minutes. Made in India drones will be used in this. Through the drone show, Ravana killing, Pushpak Viman, Deepotsav, Ram Darbar Valmiki, Tulsidas and Ram temple will also be depicted and shown in the sky of Ayodhya through drones. Grand fireworks will also be done on the old Saryu bridge.