Diwali 2024: Ram Mandir & Ayodhya city decked up for grand festivities, stunning visuals go viral
Ayodhya is set to celebrate its ninth Deepotsav and first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, where 28 lakh eco-friendly lamps will be lit to promote environmental awareness. Special wax lamps and floral decorations will adorn the temple.
This year, Ayodhya is preparing for the spectacular ninth Deepotsav festival, which will mark the first Diwali at the newly erected Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The temple will be illuminated by eco-friendly lamps that have been carefully designed to resist stains and soot, keeping its beautiful structure while being lit for extended periods.
What is the government doing in Ayodhya this Diwali?
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, in Ayodhya, is being decorated with flowers ahead of Diwali
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024
Deepotsav is scheduled to be celebrated tomorrow pic.twitter.com/e5SpQjHv3i
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that it plans to set a new world record this Diwali by igniting 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu River.
Environmental protection is also a major theme of this Deepotsav, according to a government statement. Special wax lamps will be used to reduce carbon emissions and safeguard the temple from soot damage, the statement stated.
How is Ayodhya decorated for Diwali 2024?
The Ram temple complex, which will be decorated with special floral arrangements, has been separated into several areas for decoration, with each section allocated certain responsibilities, according to the statement.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | The city of Ayodhya is decked up, lit with colourful lights, music and light shows are being organised ahead of Diwali. pic.twitter.com/u8ksWX0BD1
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024
As per reports, Ashu Shukla, a retired IG from the Bihar cadre, has been tasked with overseeing all lighting, entrance arch decorations, and thorough cleaning.
This Diwali, the temple trust hopes to make Ayodhya not just a centre of religion and faith, but also a symbol of cleanliness and environmental awareness, according to the announcement.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ramnagari decorated with flowers and lights before Diwali celebrations pic.twitter.com/oFYbTOkhvO
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024
The whole city is decorated, and a laser show took place at Ram ki Paidi, Naya Ghat. Watch the stunning video below.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Laser show begins at Ram ki Paidi, Naya Ghat, in Ayodhya. With the Ghat lit up with colorful lights, Ram Leela is being narrated through a sound-light show.#Diwali2024 #Diwali #Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/gGXzfsabDE
¡ª TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) October 29, 2024
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