'This Deepotsav is Special': Ram Mandir Chief Priest as Ayodhya Gears Up For Diwali

Ayodhya: Expressing happiness over upcoming festival of Diwali , Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das said that this Deepotsav is special as it is being celebrated after consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla. He furr ded that all preparations have been me so that ne of devotees encounter any problems in having darshan.

"This Deepotsav is special as it is being celebrated after consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla. All preparations have been me for darshan of Ram Lalla and Deeptosav. Necessary arrangements have been me to ensure that ne of devotees face any problems in darshan. All 'shirngars' of Ram Lalla have been done today. festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October," said Acharya Satyendra Das.

Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath on Wednesday invited everyone to participate in grand festival and witness world record attempt of lighting diyas. UP government is all set to attempt a Guinness World Record by trying to light over 25 lakh diyas in Ayodhya, Uttar Presh, on occasion of Deepotsav. 
During aarti of festival today, ar record will be attempted as over 1,100 people perform largest aarti toger on Saryu Ghat.

Deepotsav, a five-day festival, commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile. event showcases Ayodhya's cultural and spiritual significance, attracting millions of devotees and tourists.

Over 30 thousand volunteers will be helping with world record attempt, which is laid out across 55 ghats of Ayodhya. areas of New Ghat, Old Ghat, and Bhajan Sandhya and ors will be witnessing grand event. Chief Minister Yogi ityanath, Culture and Tourism Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and many or ministers are expected to attend event later today.

A 30-member team from Guinness Book of World Records arrived on Tuesday to oversee preparations for Deepotsav.

Nischal Barot, Guinness Book of World Records Team incharge told ANI, "This is seventh Deepotsav but this time it is a little special because after Ram Mandir has been built, it is first Deepotsav. This time re are two Guinness Book of Records, first is that a record-breaking number of 1100 people will do Saryu Aarti and second is lightning of 25 lakh Diyas."

Moreover, Shobha Yatra will be taking place today. yatra will have participation of artists from around 6 countries and 16 Indian states and will have 18 tableaus.

tably, government has also promoted 'Ek Diya Ram ke naam,' a virtual initiative launched through Divya Ayodhya app. Ayodhya has seen significant changes in recent years, with increased tourism and development. excitement is palpable, with local businesses thriving as visitors flock to city for festivities.