Chief Minister Performs Aarti of Shri Ram Lalla, Assesses Festival Arrangements at Pilgrim Facilitation Centre; Ayodhya to Witness Grand 10th Deepotsav on November 7
New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on November 2, 2026, where he offered prayers and performed aarti of Shri Ram Lalla Virajman at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. During his visit, he also reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Deepotsav celebrations at the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC) auditorium located within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra complex.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting with public representatives and senior administrative officials to assess the progress of preparations and ensure that all arrangements are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasised that devotees, tourists and visitors arriving from different parts of the country and abroad should not face any inconvenience during the celebrations.
Ayodhya gears up for the 10th edition of Deepotsav
This year’s Deepotsav, scheduled for November 7, 2026, will mark the 10th edition of the grand festival, which was launched in 2017. Over the years, the celebration has evolved into a major cultural and religious event, showcasing Ayodhya’s spiritual heritage, the traditions of the Ramayana and India’s rich cultural identity.
The celebrations are planned on an elaborate scale, with millions of earthen lamps (diyas) illuminating Ayodhya, including the iconic Ram Ki Paidi along the banks of the Saryu River.
Among the major attractions planned for this year’s celebrations are:
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Millions of diyas: Large-scale illumination across Ayodhya, including one lakh diyas within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, with around 1,000 volunteers participating in the lighting arrangements.
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Grand Saryu Aarti: A special aarti involving 2,147 participants.
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Drone spectacle: A Ramayana-themed aerial presentation featuring 2,100 indigenous drones.
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Cultural performances: Traditional folk dances, performances by around 1,000 artists from different Indian states and international Ramleela presentations.
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Grand procession: A cultural procession from Saket Mahavidyalaya showcasing important episodes from the Ramayana.
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Laser and 3D projections: Special visual presentations highlighting the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram.