Yogi Adityanath thanks Narendra Modi for fulfilling Ayodhya’s dream by making the construction of the Ram Temple possible
Ayodhya: Diwali celebrations took place in a grand fashion in Ayodhya as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the ‘Deepotsav’ and offered prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi site on Friday. Mr Adityanath performed an ‘ aarti’ at the Ram ki Paidi on the occasion of first ‘Deepotsav’ postRam Janmabhoomi pujan, which was followed by a colourful laser show on the banks of river Saryu. He, along with Governor Anandiben Patel inaugurated the virtual Deepotsav web portal, that would enable devotees to attend the event virtually.
As devotees gathered in huge numbers to take part in the Chhoti Diwali celebrations, the CM appealed to the people to continue to follow COVID-19 protocol, even during the construction of the Ram Temple.
“We have celebrated Deepotsav following all COVID-19 guidelines, we must follow the same during the construction of the Ram Mandir. Let us pledge to observe ‘ do gaj ki doori, mask hai zaroori’ during this Diwali,” he said.
The Ram ki Paidi was decorated with 5.51 lakh earthen lamps at ghats and a ‘darbar’ of Ram Lalla was depicted, said the State’s Department of Culture.
Devotees also offered prayers to artists dressed as Ram, Sita and Laxman on the occasion.
Gratitude to PM Modi
Speaking at the programme, Mr Adityanath expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making the construction of the Ram Temple possible. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made the construction of the Ram Temple possible even during the pandemic. We are thankful to him for fulfilling Ayodhya’s dream,” he said while addressing the attendants of the event. Additional security was enforced in the city with only those with identity cards allowed to attend. ANI