A sound-and-light show narrating the Ramayan kicked off with a laser display at Ram Ki Paidi, Naya Ghat, in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, on Tuesday, accompanied by the ghat glowing with vibrant lights, according to ANI.
In another video shared by PTI, women can be seen performing 'Aarti' at Saryu Ghat as part of the rehearsals for Deepotsav. Preparations for the festival’s 8th edition are about to complete, with plans to light up the city with 28 lakh earthen lamps on October 30.
In the video it si also seen that rehearsals for the light-and-sound show at Ram Ki Paidi on Saryu Ghat are also in progress.
Deepotsav To Feature Various Artists
This year’s Deepotsav holds particular significance, as it is the first to take place after the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the temple. The event aims to highlight the spiritual, cultural, and traditional heritage of Ayodhya, featuring performances by artists from six countries Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia alongside a Ram Leela presentation from Uttarakhand.
Artists from various Indian states will also be participating in the event. As part of the festivities, the Animal Husbandry Department has committed to lighting 150,000 "Gau Deep" lamps, symbolically presented to CM Adityanath by Minister Dharmapal Singh.
Special lamps that minimise soot and pollution will also be used at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple to ensure cleanliness and environmental awareness. Over 30,000 volunteers are likely to assist in decorating the ghats on October 30.
In order to make this event safe, Senior Superintendent of Police Rajkaran Nair conducted a review meeting with officials, outlining the deployment of ATS, STF, and CRPF commandos to secure the temple and surrounding areas.