Around 35 thousand volunteers have decorated the 56 ghats of Saryu with 30 to 33 lakh lamps
Ayodhya will celebrate deepotsav with 30 lakh diyas: Preparations for Deepotsav are going on in full swing in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. This time 10th Deepotsav will be celebrated in Ramnagari. Preparations have been made on a grand scale to make this Deepotsav historic. Strict security arrangements have been made in Ayodhya on the occasion.
According to the information, 35 thousand volunteers have decorated the 56 ghats of Saryu with 30 to 33 lakh lamps. On Friday, the final rehearsal of Deepotsav will be held at all the ghats, including Ram Ki Padi, and the grand Deepotsav will be celebrated on the shores of Saryu tomorrow.
The five-day event includes Ramlila, cultural performances, and an interactive Ramayan experience. The Saryu Maha Aarti will feature 2,147 participants, including public representatives, councillors, and members of the public. The ceremony will include Vedic chanting and aarti along the riverfront.
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A fleet of 2,100 indigenous drones will present scenes from the Ramayan through choreographed formations in the night sky. This is nearly twice the 1,100 drones used in the 2025 edition. The 2025 edition saw 26.17 lakh diyas lit, setting a Guinness World Record.
In terms of security, Ayodhya has been divided into 20 zones and 53 sectors. Teams of police, PAC, CRPF, bomb squad and fire brigade have also been kept ready.
