Ayodhya (UP) Ayodhya (UP) 19 : The sixth edition of “Deepotsav” will take place in Ayodhya on the 23rd of October.According to the official sources, more than 14.5 lakh diyas will be lit up on the Ghats this year, setting an all-time record. A record was set through the lighting of 7.5 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) at Ram Ki Paidi ghat on the banks of the river Saryu.
Official sources have stated that the size of “Deepotsav” is being increased in the hope of the increased participation of the public which is expected to happen this year.
In the last two years because of the pandemic, people have been largely restraining from taking part in this event.
The Deepotsav event was initiated by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2017 and has been growing larger in size ever since.
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