PM Modi to visit Ayodhya to participate in Deepostav

New Delhi: Preparations are in full swing for the grand Deepostav festival in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. This is the 6th Deepostav in a row, which is being organized by the Yogi Adityanath Government and Prime Minister is participating for the first time in this grand celebration. This year the target is to lit more than 15 lakh Earthen lamps at the ghats of Saryu and in the ancient city.

On the eve of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya, tomorrow at around 5 pm. Prime Minister will perform darshan and pooja of Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman, followed by an inspection of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site. At around 5:45 PM, he will perform the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram. Around 6:30 PM, Prime Minister will witness Aarti at New Ghat, Saryu river, which will be followed by the kickstart of the grand Deepotsav celebrations by the Prime Minister.

Mega cleanliness and sanitation drive are going on in Ayodhya city and the areas related to Deepotsav. A large number of tourists and devotees are arriving in Ayodhya to take part in the Deepotsav celebration this year. Foolproof security arrangements have been made in Ayodhya.