Yogi govt to build tallest Ram statue in Ayodhya, announcement likely on Diwali

The natives of Ayodhya are going to light 3,00,000 diyas on the ghats of Ayodhya this year on Diwali.

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Ayodhya: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sardar Patel’s biggest statue alongside Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat’s Narmada, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to announce building of biggest Ram statue in Ayodhya. As per sources, the construction of statue is likely to be done alongside Saryu. As per sources, the government is mulling about constructing 151 metre tall and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to announce the same on Diwali. The natives of Ayodhya are going to light 3,00,000 diyas on the ghats of Ayodhya this year on Diwali. A grand programme is set to be organized on a day prior to Diwali (also known as Choti diwali) this year in Ayodhya. Several famous personalities have been invited for the same. CM Yogi, Governor Ram Naik, Bihar governor Lalaji Tandon and Korean First lady will be among the Chief guests. Following is the list of events that are set to take place on November 6, a day prior to Diwali in Ayodhya: 1. First programme will be organized between 12 pm and 3pm, where a shobayatra will be organized; where the life journey of lord Ram will be displayed. 2. After this, between 3:15pm and 4pm Queen Heo’s will be paid tribute. 3. Between 4 and 4:30pm, Pushp Viman will be brought to Ramkatha Park. CM Yogi, Governor Ram Naik and Lalji Tandon will welcome Korean first lady. 4.In the evening between 4:45 and 5:45, all the Chief guests will deliver speeches in Ram katha Park. 5.Evening 6:15 to 6:45pm will do aarti, during this all the guests will accompany him. 6.After this till 7:30pm, diya lighting will take place.