Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand eighth Deepotsav celebration this year, marking the first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The temple will shine with eco-friendly lamps, thoughtfully crafted to prevent stains and soot, preserving its pristine structure while staying lit for extended hours. The Uttar Pradesh government said it aims to create a new world record this Diwali by lighting 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu river.
Environmental protection is also a key focus for this Deepotsav, the government said in a statement. Special wax lamps will be used to minimise carbon emissions and protect the temple from soot damage, it said. The Ram temple complex, which will be adorned by special floral decoration, has been divided into various sections for decoration, with each section assigned specific responsibilities, the statement said.
The overall supervision of lighting, entrance arch decorations, and thorough cleaning have been entrusted to Ashu Shukla, a retired IG from the Bihar cadre. The temple trust aims to make Ayodhya not just a centre of religion and faith this Diwali, but also a symbol of cleanliness and environmental consciousness, the release said. To ensure that the Deepotsav grandeur leaves a lasting impression, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has decided to keep the temple open for ‘Bhavan Darshan’ from October 29 to November 1 until midnight, it said.
Visitors can see the temple from Gate No 4B (luggage scanner point) to ma.