Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali on October 23 to inaugurate the Deepotsav festival.
He will also have ‘darshan’ and perform ‘puja’ of Lord Shri Ramlala at around 5 pm.
The prime minister will also inspect the construction site of the grand Ram temple. This year, the sixth edition of Deepotsav is being organised and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the grand event in person for the first time.
The prime minister will perform a symbolic coronation of Lord Shri Ram at around 5:45 pm. At around 6:30 pm, the prime minister will witness the ‘aarti’ on the banks of the Saryu river, which will be followed by the launch of the grand Deepotsav celebration by him.
More than 15 lakh ‘diyas’ (earthen lamps) will be lit on the occasion. Five animated tableaux and 11 Ramlila tableaux showcasing various dance forms from different states will also be prepared during Deepotsav.
The prime minister will also witness a 3-D ‘holographic projection mapping show’ at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the Saryu, along with a grand musical laser show.