Ayodhya — Lord Shri Ram’s birthplace, Ayodhya, is once again set to witness an unprecedented blend of history, devotion, and grandeur as preparations for Deepotsav 2025 reach their peak. This year’s celebration, held ahead of Diwali, promises to be the most divine and spectacular edition yet — highlighted by the construction of six massive stone lamps at Ram Ki Paidi, designed to become a permanent symbol of the city’s spiritual identity.
Crafted by skilled artisans from Bihar, these lamps are being made from stone and equipped with electrical illumination technology. The work is in its final phase and expected to be completed by October 10. However, due to time constraints, the lamps will initially be lit using oil instead of electric projectors.
Alongside this, the Ram Ki Paidi complex is undergoing extensive beautification. With a budget of around ₹15 crore, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is enhancing the ghats, stairways, and surrounding areas. New steps are being built in an open-theatre design to host future cultural and religious performances. While certain decorative features like domed structures and deity pillars may not be ready before the festival, they will be completed afterward.
The scale of this year’s Deepotsav is set to break global records — over 26 lakh earthen lamps will illuminate Ayodhya, accompanied by a grand aarti performed by 2,100 devotees and a spectacular 1,100-drone aerial show. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh has instructed officials to ensure that Deepotsav 2025 becomes the most magnificent celebration in Ayodhya’s history.
Adding to the spiritual fervour, a special ‘Ram Parikrama Yatra’ will be held on October 12, led by Ram Janmabhoomi Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das and organized by the Nirmohi Akhara. Over 1,500 saints from across India will participate in this sacred journey that begins at the Ramkot barrier and covers the entire Ayodhya region.
Highlighting the significance of the festival, Mahant Ram Dinesh Acharya recalled how the people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome Lord Ram after his victory over Lanka — a tradition that continues as Deepavali, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
This year, Ayodhya’s Deepotsav will not just be a festival of lights, but a celebration of India’s eternal tradition, cultural heritage, and spiritual awakening. The glowing lamps at Ram Ki Paidi will serve as beacons of devotion, reaffirming that Ayodhya is not merely a place — it is the living embodiment of faith, energy, and timeless tradition.
