By On Diwali, November 8, the Chief Minister is scheduled to visit Hanumangarhi and the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for prayers. He will also meet saints and local residents at several religious institutions before attending the Panchayat Aaj Tak programme at Ram Ki Paidi. His visit comes as Ayodhya completes preparations for the festival, with the Ram Temple and key public spaces decorated for the occasion.
November 7: Deepotsav Events Begin With a Grand Procession
The day’s celebrations will begin at 10 am, when 21 tableaux will depart from Saket Mahavidyalaya. Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh will flag off the procession, which will travel along Ram Path before reaching Ram Katha Park.
Yogi Adityanath is expected to arrive at Ayodhya airport around 2 pm. He will first visit the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for prayers before heading to Ram Katha Park at approximately 3:10 pm to view the procession and exhibition.
The programme will also feature the arrival of Lord Ram and Sita, followed by the Bharat Milap presentation. From 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm, events at Ram Katha Park will include the symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, the felicitation of saints and other cultural programmes.
After the events, the Chief Minister will proceed to the Saryu Guest House. He is scheduled to attend the Saryu Aarti at Naya Ghat between 5:35 pm and 5:55 pm.
Ram Ki Paidi to Host the Main Deepotsav Celebration
The main Deepotsav programme will begin at Ram Ki Paidi at 6 pm. Visitors will witness a series of visual presentations, including 3D projection mapping, a laser show and a drone show.
The Chief Minister will also watch performances by Indian and international Ramleela groups. Winners of various competitions organised as part of the celebrations will be presented with awards.
Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to stay overnight in Ayodhya.
November 8: Diwali Visits to Hanumangarhi and Ram Janmabhoomi
The Chief Minister’s Diwali schedule will begin early on Sunday. He is expected to visit Hanumangarhi at 7:50 am for darshan and prayers, followed by a visit to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at 8:05 am.
At 8:20 am, he will attend a Diwali gathering in the Nishad settlement near Ramghat Halt. His programme will then take him to Ashok Singhal Ward, followed by meetings with saints at several prominent religious institutions.
The scheduled visits include:
- 9:00 am: Digambar Akhara
- 9:10 am: Bada Bhaktmal
- 9:20 am: Maniram Das Chhawani
- 9:30 am: Meeting with saints at Kar Sevakpuram
From 10:05 am to 10:35 am, the Chief Minister will participate in the Panchayat Aaj Tak programme at Ram Ki Paidi. His departure from the Ram Katha Park helipad is scheduled for 10:40 am.
Ram Temple Decorated With Flowers for Deepotsav
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has received special decorations ahead of the celebrations. Flowers have been used to adorn the temple entrances, while displays depicting different episodes from the Ramayana have been arranged outside the temple.
Preparations are visible across Ayodhya, with the temple complex and major event venues taking on a festive appearance ahead of Deepotsav and Diwali.
Around 6,000 Police Personnel to Manage Security
Authorities have put extensive security arrangements in place for the two-day celebrations. The entire event area has been divided into 20 zones and 53 sectors to manage crowd movement and maintain law and order.
Around 6,000 police personnel will be deployed, including 20 additional superintendents of police and 45 circle officers. Nine companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and three companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) will also be stationed across the city.
Two Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) commando teams will be part of the security arrangements. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams will remain on standby, while a PAC flood unit will be deployed along the embankments of the Saryu river.
With religious ceremonies, cultural performances and large public gatherings planned across Ayodhya, security teams will oversee arrangements throughout the celebrations.
