A Ramlila performance has also been scheduled for the event.
Ayodhya is set for the "Deepotsav", the town's biggest Diwali celebrations ever, which is to take place this evening. Over 1.75 lakh diyas or earthen lamps are to be lit in the event which is to be attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his entire cabinet. The chief minister, who is the head priest of the Gorakhnath temple, will also perform an aarti on the banks of the river Saryu. A Ramlila performance has also been scheduled that will go on till late and is the highlight of the three-day party.
Here are the highlights of the Deepotsav in Ayodhya:
Ayodhya is being identified with Yogi Adityanath, the same way Varanasi was identified with PM Modi, says NDTV's Alok Pandey.
There will be a 22-minute laser show on Ram's journey from Ayodhya to Lanka
Yogi Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya, will take part in Diwali celebrations. Governor Ram Naik also present
Yogi Adityanath Garlands 'Ram, Lakshman' In Ayodhya
Yogi Adityanath to arrive at Ram Katha Park soon.
The actors are likely to be received by Yogi Adityanath when they land on a makeshift helipad on the banks of River Saryu.
Ramlila actors to arrive in chopper
The lead Ramlila actors, playing Ram and Sita, will arrive in a helicopter decked with flowers and dressed up to resemble the ancient Pushpak Vimana of Ramayana.
