Ayodhya Diwali

This Diwali, Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya celebrated its first Deepostav since Ram Lalla was installed in the newly built Ram Mandir.

The grand Deepostav celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya saw over 25 lakh earthen lamps being lit together in an initiative aimed at creating a Guinness record.

The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram Temple in the city, has decided not to use Chinese decorative items during Diwali to promote local craftsmanship, according to officials.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated and cherished festivals in India. The festival of lights holds a special place in the hearts of millions and it is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gusto.

The Yogi Adityanath government is all set to host its eighth Deepotsav in Ayodhya this year, with grand and "environmentally conscious" preparations underway for the first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit diyas at his residence in Delhi Monday evening - to celebrate an early Diwali - hours after he led the 'pran pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali at his Delhi home tonight. Earlier today he attended the consecration, or the pran prathistha of the new Ram Lalla temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis expressed his happiness as he arrived in India amid Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya and said that he is looking forward to discussing peace and progress in the country.

Stating that she is "feeling sad" for not being in India physically for the Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, African-American actor and singer Mary Millben said that she will "celebrate Diwali" on January 22.

Cabinet ministers, sources said, have also been urged to visit the temple along with devotees from their respective states after January 22.

The festival of Diwali is coming early this year, says "Ramayan" star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attend the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked the Mumbai civic commissioner to illuminate temples and buildings here with decorative lights and "celebrate Diwali" on January 22, the day of consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the "Deepotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya "amazing, supernatural and unforgettable" and shared some pictures from the celebrations.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that 88 diplomats from 54 countries had visited the new Ayodhya and witnessed the grand 'Deepotsav' in the holy city.

Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Saturday broke its own Guinness World Record and lit about 22 lakhs diyas.

This Diwali, Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya celebrated its first Deepostav since Ram Lalla was installed in the newly built Ram Mandir.

The grand Deepostav celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya saw over 25 lakh earthen lamps being lit together in an initiative aimed at creating a Guinness record.

The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram Temple in the city, has decided not to use Chinese decorative items during Diwali to promote local craftsmanship, according to officials.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated and cherished festivals in India. The festival of lights holds a special place in the hearts of millions and it is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gusto.

The Yogi Adityanath government is all set to host its eighth Deepotsav in Ayodhya this year, with grand and "environmentally conscious" preparations underway for the first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit diyas at his residence in Delhi Monday evening - to celebrate an early Diwali - hours after he led the 'pran pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali at his Delhi home tonight. Earlier today he attended the consecration, or the pran prathistha of the new Ram Lalla temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis expressed his happiness as he arrived in India amid Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya and said that he is looking forward to discussing peace and progress in the country.

Stating that she is "feeling sad" for not being in India physically for the Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, African-American actor and singer Mary Millben said that she will "celebrate Diwali" on January 22.

Cabinet ministers, sources said, have also been urged to visit the temple along with devotees from their respective states after January 22.

The festival of Diwali is coming early this year, says "Ramayan" star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attend the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked the Mumbai civic commissioner to illuminate temples and buildings here with decorative lights and "celebrate Diwali" on January 22, the day of consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the "Deepotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya "amazing, supernatural and unforgettable" and shared some pictures from the celebrations.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that 88 diplomats from 54 countries had visited the new Ayodhya and witnessed the grand 'Deepotsav' in the holy city.

Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Saturday broke its own Guinness World Record and lit about 22 lakhs diyas.