Divine Deepotsav: Ayodhya Glows in a Sea of Faith and Light

The sacred city of Ayodhya is once again set to shine brighter than ever as the Divine Deepotsav 2025 unfolds — a magnificent celebration of devotion, unity, and culture. What began as a symbolic homecoming of Lord Sri Ram has today evolved into one of the world’s grandest cultural spectacles.

This year, Ayodhya will witness the lighting of over 26 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) along the serene banks of the Saryu River, illuminating the night sky with the message of peace, purity, and the eternal triumph of light over darkness.

A Festival Rooted in Faith

Deepotsav, meaning “festival of lamps,” marks the joyous return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting countless lamps — a tradition that continues to this day, symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the divine light that dispels ignorance and evil.

2025: A Record-Breaking Celebration

This year’s Deepotsav promises to be extraordinary:

• Over 26,11,101 lamps to be lit across 56 ghats and streets of Ayodhya.
• 33,000 volunteers including students, teachers, and devotees uniting for the lighting ceremony.
• 40 potter families crafting more than 16 lakh handmade diyas, reviving the traditional art of clay craftsmanship.
• A breathtaking lamp rangoli of 80,000 diyas forming sacred symbols like the lotus and swastika at Ram Ki Paidi.
• Grand drone and laser shows, Ramayan tableaux, and devotional music performances adding to the divine atmosphere.

A People’s Festival

Beyond the religious spirit, Deepotsav has become a celebration of community strength and cultural revival. Volunteers, local artisans, and women’s self-help groups come together to prepare diyas, clean ghats, decorate streets, and welcome pilgrims — proving that Deepotsav is truly a festival by the people, for the divine.

Symbol of Light and Legacy

Every diya lit in Ayodhya carries a deeper message — the triumph of truth, dharma, and unity. In a time when the world often feels divided, the sight of millions of lamps glowing together reflects an ancient truth: when light is shared, darkness disappears.

The Spiritual Heart of Bharat

The Divine Deepotsav is not just a festival; it’s a reaffirmation of India’s timeless values — faith, culture, and the collective spirit of seva (service). From potter families shaping diyas to devotees offering prayers on the ghats, every act in Ayodhya this season embodies devotion in its purest form.

As millions of diyas flicker against the river’s reflection, the message of Deepotsav 2025 echoes far and wide —

“Where there is light, there is divinity.Where there is unity, there is Ayodhya.”