Ayodhya’s Deepotsav is a grand festival celebrated each year to commemorate the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile and victory over the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya, overjoyed at their king’s return, are believed to have lit the entire city with earthen lamps (diyas) to welcome him, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. In recent years, Ayodhya has transformed Deepotsav into a massive public festival which includes events like cultural performances, religious rituals, and a reenactment of scenes from the Ramayana, creating an immersive experience of ancient traditions. This year’s Deepotsav was the first after the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The city was decorated beautifully, let us look at some of the pictures, shared on social media, that encapsulates the grandness of the event.Image Credit: TOI
