The ninth edition of Ayodhya Deepotsav promises to usher in a new era of community celebration in the city with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announcing to celebrate the festival with families in Nishad and slum settlements.
The initiative seeks to spread a powerful message of harmony, inclusion, and shared joy among the poor, underprivileged, and marginalized sections of society.
On the main day of Deepotsav, the Chief Minister will begin the celebrations with a visit to the Hanumangarhi temple, offering prayers to Lord Hanuman. He will then perform a special puja at the shrine of Ram Lalla, seeking the Lord’s blessings for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of Uttar Pradesh.
After there, Adityanath will go to Abhiram Das Nagar (Nishad Colony) in Ward No. 1, where he will celebrate Diwali with local families. During this visit, the he will share fruit offerings with the community and light lamps with nearly 400 people as part of a collective celebration.
Following this, he will visit the Devkali slum area, where he will spend time with children and celebrate the spirit of Diwali by lighting lamps with them.
Following the rituals, the Chief Minister will meet prominent saints, mahants, and religious leaders of Ayodhya to seek their blessings. He will also visit the Kar Sevaks, acknowledging their contribution and devotion to the spirit of Ayodhya.
The Chief Minister will also celebrate the Diwali festival with the Vantangiya tribal community near Gorakhpur on October 20.
District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said the administration has made complete arrangements for this special program.
According to officials, the Chief Minister’s program embodies the true spirit of Deepotsav, a commitment to include every section, every settlement, and every individual.