Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. BJP government in the state led by Yogi Adityanath also returned to power after 14 years.
AYODHYA: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday attended a mega event – ‘Deepotsav’- in Ayodhya where a record number of nearly 2 lakh earthen oil lamps would be illuminated on the banks of river Saryu.
The lead actors of Ramlila, in full costume, arrived in a government chopper and landed on the banks of the river Saryu, where they were received by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, his Tourism Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi and state Governor Ram Naik.
The state tourism department in association with the Dr. RML Avadh University (Faizabad) and the district administration are aiming to set a new world record by lighting over 2 lakh oil lamps on the stairs of the Saryu ghats at Ram ki Paidi on the Diwali eve.
To celebrate the victory of good over evil, today if we are celebrating this, why should anyone object to it?” said Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma.All prominent buildings and ghats of the temple town will be illuminated to attract tourists.Citing the example of the people of Indonesia, Yogi says they also worship Lord Ram.
People of Thailand say we are the children of Ram said CM Yogi. We will take UP towards the path of development said Yogi.UP Governor Ram Naik and CM Yogi Adityanath distribute allotment letters to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Ayodhya.
