Watch: Ayodhya's First Diwali Through Sand Art

People of Ayodhya welcomed their dear king and queen Ram and Sita with open arms. Ram was always considered to be the rightful owner of the throne of Ayodhya by his subjects. Bharata, who ruled the kingdom for 14 years at the request of Ram and awaited his return, was overjoyed. To mark the occasion, people lighted lamps and decorated entire Ayodhya with rows of 'diyas' (earthen clay pots) on the dark night of 'Amavasya'.