Ayodhya sparkled with the light of lamps in Deepotsav 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pulled the chariot of Lord Shri Ram and performed the symbolic coronation. The whole city echoed with the slogans of “Jai Shri Ram”, a wonderful confluence of devotion and faith was seen.
Ayodhya, 19 October. Ayodhya, adorned with countless rows of lamps, sparkled on Sunday evening as if Treta Yug had come down to earth again. The scene of incarnation and coronation of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita in Ramkatha Park became unforgettable for millions of devotees.
As soon as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath started pulling the chariot of Lord Shri Ram, the entire complex echoed with slogans of “Jai Shri Ram”. In the ninth Deepotsav organized under the leadership of CM Yogi, saints showered flowers on Ram Darbar. After this, the Chief Minister welcomed the saints by presenting them clothes and garlands. As soon as Pushpak Viman landed, devotees were making the atmosphere devotional by chanting Jai Shri Ram.
The splendor of Treta Yuga reflected in the coronation
Amidst the shower of flowers and chanting of Vedic mantras, when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Guru Vashishtha worshiped Shri Ram, Mother Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughan and Hanuman, it seemed as if Treta Kaal came alive. The golden throne, chariots, horses and decorated royal court presented a glimpse of Ramrajya.
The Chief Minister first garlanded Lord Ram, Lakshman, Mata Sita and Hanuman ji. After this Shri Ram, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman boarded the chariot. The Chief Minister himself pulled the chariot and moved it forward, in which the saints also supported him. After this, CM Yogi performed the symbolic coronation by performing aarti of Lord Shri Ram and took blessings.
Saints and ministers worshiped Ram Darbar
After the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers Surya Pratap Shahi, Jaiveer Singh and Rakesh Sachan reached the stage and worshiped Ram Darbar. On this occasion, General Secretary of Ram Mandir Trust Champat Rai, Saint Mahant, public representatives and BJP officials were present.
Ramnagari Ayodhya twinkled with lamps
Countless rows of lamps twinkled from Ramkatha Park to Ram Ki Paidi, Dharampath, Lata Chowk and Hanumangarhi. The entire city appeared bathed in divine light. Every street and ghat was echoing with the slogan of Jai Shri Ram. Devotees were seen lighting lamps, singing devotional songs and capturing the amazing scene on their cameras.
Deepotsav 2025 becomes symbol of Ayodhya model
Deepotsav 2025 not only created a new world record but also established a new identity as “Ayodhya Model”. A beautiful confluence of safety, cleanliness, discipline and reverence was seen here. This balance of faith, culture and modernity gave Ayodhya a special place on the world stage.
The beauty of Ayodhya decorated like gods
When the entire Ayodhya was illuminated with lamps, it seemed as if the gods themselves had come down to decorate Ayodhya. This beautiful scene spread from Ramkatha Park to Saryu coast left a permanent impression in the mind of every viewer. Deepotsav 2025 proved that Ayodhya is not just a city, but a living light of faith, which will always give light to humanity.
Bharat Milaap scene became an emotional moment
The most emotional moment of the program came when Bharat Milap was staged. As soon as Bharat bowed his head at the feet of Shri Ram, Shri Ram embraced him. The entire atmosphere became stunned for a moment and then deafening slogans of Jai Shri Ram echoed. Tears welled up in the eyes of the devotees, as if the scene from Ramayana had come to life.
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