All preparations are complete for Diwali, the festival of lights, with Ayodhya set to host a grand celebration on Thursday that highlights its unique cultural significance. The Ram Mandir, inaugurated earlier this year in January, is set to be the focal point with an unprecedented display of 2.5 million lamps to be lit during the evening’s Deepotsav—aiming to set a new world record.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend a special aarti on the banks of the Saryu River, with heightened security measures in place to ensure a safe celebration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed this year’s Diwali in Ayodhya as “historic,” noting the symbolic importance of illuminating the temple built on the birthplace of Ram Lalla. “Many of us have celebrated Diwali before, but this Diwali is truly historic,” PM Modi remarked.
Diwali will be celebrated across the nation on October 31, with joy and enthusiasm. Additionally, several states have introduced restrictions on firecracker use to promote a safer, environmentally conscious celebration