CM Yogi Celebrates Ayodhya's Renaissance Ahead of 10th Deepotsav
Setting the stage for a historic festive spectacle, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, heralded a "new sunrise of development and cultural renaissance" in Shri Ayodhya Dham as the sacred city prepares to host its milestone 10th Deepotsav. Taking to his official handle on social media platform X, the Chief Minister shared his heartfelt reverence and enthusiasm for the annual festival of lights, which first began under his administration in 2017. He observed that Ayodhya, revered as the foremost among the seven sacred liberation cities (Sapta Puri), is prepared to welcome a divine atmosphere reminiscent of the ancient Treta Yuga. With millions of earthen lamps (diyas) set to illuminate the banks of the sacred Saryu river, accompanied by dynamic Ramayana tableaux, ceremonial processions, and spiritual recitals, the Chief Minister emphasized that every single flickering flame will proclaim the enduring resurgence and global glory of Sanatan culture.
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Reflecting on the monumental shift in Ayodhya's civic and spiritual landscape, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath drew a sharp contrast between the city's current progress and the era preceding 2017. He remarked that prior to his government taking office, the beloved city of Lord Rama had been relegated to chronic neglect, municipal chaos, and decay under previous regimes. He pointedly recalled past political dispensations that ordered gunfire on innocent Ram devotees (kar sevaks) and allowed historical desecrations, questioning their moral authority regarding religious development. In contrast, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the concerted efforts of the "double-engine" government, the city has undergone a generational revival. Today, Ayodhya stands as a harmonious confluence of unshakeable faith and cutting-edge urban planning, anchored by the magnificent Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, the wide-corridor Rampath, comprehensively renovated river ghats, and state-of-the-art civic amenities driving its transition into a flagship Solar City.
Illuminating the Saryu: 10th Deepotsav Prepares for Historic World Record
The Chief Minister asserted that the most vibrant and breathtaking manifestation of Ayodhya's renaissance is captured during the annual Deepotsav, which has evolved from a modest local gathering into an internationally recognized cultural milestone. What began in 2017 with the lighting of 1.71 lakh earthen lamps has grown exponentially into a global event, with millions of devotees converging to shatter previous Guinness World Records in unified illumination. Describing the festival as the fulfillment of dreams cherished by generations who yearned to see Ayodhya restored to its Treta Yuga grandeur, the Chief Minister stated that the lamps lit along the riverfront represent a victory of civilizational pride over ideological appeasement. As security, logistics, and tourism networks finalize arrangements across the district, this 10th edition stands as an enduring emblem of national self-respect and the collective resolve toward building an inspired, forward-looking India.
