Ayodhya: The sacred city of Ayodhya is preparing to illuminate the world once again as Deepotsav 2025 gears up to become the grandest and most historic celebration to date. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 9th edition of Deepotsav will showcase cultural pride, spiritual splendour and global recognition for India’s heritage.
This year, 56 ghats along the Sarayu River will glow with 28 lakh earthen lamps (diyas)—a breathtaking visual spectacle aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record. A total of 33 lakh diyas have been arranged, ensuring unmatched grandeur.
Lakshman Kila Ghat debuts as a major highlight
For the first time, Lakshman Kila Ghat has been included in the festival and will shine with 4.25 lakh diyas, making it one of the star attractions of Deepotsav 2025.
Other key illuminations include:
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Ram Ki Paidi (Main Highlight): 15–16 lakh diyas
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Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat: 4.5 lakh diyas
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Bhajan Sandhya Ghat: 5.5 lakh diyas
The Sarayu riverfront will be transformed into an ocean of light, reflecting devotion and unity. CM Yogi Adityanath will personally light the first diya, followed by a thunderous chant of “Jai Shri Ram”, filling the atmosphere with devotion.
Global cultural significance
Deepotsav is not just a religious celebration, but a symbol of Sanatan culture, spirituality, harmony, and world brotherhood. Guided by the vision of CM Yogi, the festival promotes Ayodhya as a global cultural capital and Uttar Pradesh as a premier spiritual tourism hub.
Millions of devotees and international visitors are expected to witness the divine glow of the event.
Massive preparations in full swing
To ensure flawless execution, 22 committees led by Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Awadh University’s Deepotsav Nodal Officer Prof. Sant Sharan Mishra are working round the clock.
Committees include:
- Coordination
- Discipline
- Security
- Lamp Counting
- Traffic
- Cleanliness
- Media & Photography
- First Aid
- Decoration & Rangoli
- Volunteer & ID Management
- Monitoring & Control
Deepotsav 2025 Fact File
- 9th edition of Deepotsav
- 33 lakh diyas arranged
- 28 lakh diyas to be lit for world record
- 75,000 litres of oil required
- 55 lakh cotton wicks prepared
- 30,000 volunteers to receive uniforms
A tribute to Ram Rajya and national pride
Deepotsav celebrates the ideals of Ram Rajya, unity in Indian culture, and India’s message of peace to the world.
It elevates Ayodhya from a city to a “Global Cultural Capital”, shining a light of faith, harmony and hope not just along the Sarayu, but in hearts across India and the world.
Deepotsav 2025 is all set to become a historic milestone—where devotion meets world heritage, and light conquers darkness once again.
