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In pics | Grand 'deepotsav' preparations in full swing in Ayodhya

Preparations for the much-awaited deepotsav celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya are in full swing ahead of Diwali. While laser show and colourful lights set the spirit of the three-day celebration, the final ‘deepotsav’ of lighting 17 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) at the Ram Ki Paidi ghat on Sunday will be the the grand moment. The celebration, organised by UP's department of tourism and culture, will witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest on Sunday. The grand deepotsav lighting - being held since 2017 - will also make an attempt to set a Guinness World record.

Published on: Oct 23, 2022 11:59 AM IST

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During 'deepotsav', a record number of earthen lamps (diyas) are lighted every year since its inception- this year an expected 17 lakhs of those to set a world record. (Sourced)

Published on Oct 23, 2022 11:59 AM

During 'deepotsav', a record number of earthen lamps (diyas) are lighted every year since its inception- this year an expected 17 lakhs of those to set a world record. (Sourced)

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath has reviewed preparations and stressed on crowd management, security of women, children as well as the foreign artists performing at the event. (Sourced)

Published on Oct 23, 2022 11:59 AM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has reviewed preparations and stressed on crowd management, security of women, children as well as the foreign artists performing at the event. (Sourced)

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Last year, a record 9,51,000 earthen lamps were lit on the bank of the Saryu river in Ayodhya which set a world record. (Sourced)

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Last year, a record 9,51,000 earthen lamps were lit on the bank of the Saryu river in Ayodhya which set a world record. (Sourced)

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Ahead of Diwali, the temple town has been beautified and hoardings and banners of Ramayana period have been put to take the visitors down history lanes on the significance of the festival. (Sourced)

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Ahead of Diwali, the temple town has been beautified and hoardings and banners of Ramayana period have been put to take the visitors down history lanes on the significance of the festival. (Sourced)

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Pictures of a dazzling laser show from the celebration surfaced on the internet invigorating the festive zeal of people across the country as they gear up to celebrate Diwali on Monday. (Sourced)

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Pictures of a dazzling laser show from the celebration surfaced on the internet invigorating the festive zeal of people across the country as they gear up to celebrate Diwali on Monday. (Sourced)

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PM Modi's arrival in Ayodhya will also witness a grand arti on the banks of Saryu river followed by the launch of 'deepotsav 2022'. (Sourced)

Published on Oct 23, 2022 11:59 AM

PM Modi's arrival in Ayodhya will also witness a grand arti on the banks of Saryu river followed by the launch of 'deepotsav 2022'. (Sourced)

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