Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: Over 30 Lakh Diyas, 2,100 Drones to Create New World Record Ahead of Diwali

Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand celebration of Deepotsav 2026 ahead of Diwali, which will be celebrated on November 8 (Sunday). Preparations for the mega festival have reached their final stage, with the Uttar Pradesh administration aiming to create a new world record by lighting more than 30 lakh earthen lamps across the holy city.

The banks of the sacred Saryu River will be illuminated with millions of diyas across 56 ghats. One of the biggest attractions of this year’s celebration will be a spectacular drone show featuring 2,100 indigenous drones, depicting the life of Lord Ram and various episodes from the Ramayana.

The final rehearsals for the drone show and Saryu Aarti were completed ahead of the 10th edition of Ayodhya’s Deepotsav.

President Droupadi Murmu to Attend as Chief Guest

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the Deepotsav celebrations as the chief guest. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also participate in the grand event.

During his visit, the Vice President will offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and attend the symbolic coronation ceremony of Lord Ram.

Preparations to Light Over 30 Lakh Earthen Diyas

This year’s Deepotsav will be special for several reasons, as it marks the 10th edition of the grand celebration.

The administration is preparing to light between 30 lakh and 33 lakh earthen lamps in an attempt to establish a new world record. A total of 56 ghats along the Saryu River, including Ram Ki Paidi, will be decorated with millions of diyas.

The entire city of Ayodhya is also being illuminated as part of the grand celebrations ahead of Diwali.

2,100 Drones to Depict Stories from the Ramayana

The drone show is expected to be one of the major highlights of Deepotsav 2026. As many as 2,100 indigenous drones will take to the skies to create spectacular formations based on the life of Lord Ram and stories from the Ramayana.

A laser show will be organised before the drone performance. This year’s presentation will feature 12 different formations inspired by the life and journey of Lord Ram.

For the first time, such a large number of drones will be deployed in Ayodhya for the festival. A special new formation depicting Lord Ram has also been designed for the occasion.

Final Rehearsals Completed at Saryu Ghats

The final rehearsal for the collective Saryu Aarti was completed on Friday. Arrangements for lighting the diyas and decorating the ghats have also reached the final stage.

Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said that all preparations had been completed. He added that the team had successfully conducted the final rehearsal for the Saryu Aarti, while arrangements for lighting the lamps were fully ready and decoration work was almost complete.

With millions of earthen lamps, an impressive drone show and the participation of prominent national leaders, Ayodhya is preparing for a spectacular Deepotsav 2026.