Ayodhya , October 28 : As Diwali is only few days away, the preparation for Deepotsav at Ayodhya Ram temple is going on with full swing, aiming to create a world record to illuminate with 28 lakhs diyas this year.
Deepostav is set to be a spectacular celebration this time, which would be featuring 18 vibrant tableaux portraying significant events from the life of Lord Ram.
Among the 18 tableaux, 11 are being crafted by the Information Department, while the tourism department is preparing seven
The displays will include pivotal moments such as Lord Ram's education, his marriage to Sita, his exile, Bharat Milap, the Shabari episode, Ashok Vatika, Hanuman's journey to Lanka, Lakshman's fainting from the Shakti arrow, Ravana's defeat, and Lord Ram's triumphant return to Ayodhya, culminating in the grand celebration of Deepotsav.
The decoration process for these tableaux on trucks has already begun.
The Tourism department's contribution will showcase the seven chaptersfrom Tulsikrit Ram Charit Manas: Bal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, Aranya Kand, Sundar Kand, Kishkindha Kand, Lanka Kand, and Uttar Kand.
Ayodhya's Municipal Commissioner shared the details about this year's event, stating, "We are preparing 18 tableaux. The new feature in this year's celebrations is that this is a green initiative. All the tableaux are being made of degradable material."
Additionally, he also mentioned that international artists from six countries will beperforming during the international Ram Leela.
Ayodhya, Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal said that extensive preparations were being made for the event and this time 25 lakh diyas will be lit to illuminate ghats along the banks of the Sarayu River setting a new record in the Guinness Book of World Records.
He further said that the event would be jointly organised by the tourism department, cultural department and information department.
