"Amazing, unforgettable": PM Modi shares Ayodhya pics

Nov 12, 2023

New Delhi [India], November 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 'Deepotsav', organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in Ayodhya is "amazing, divine and unforgettable".

In a post on X, the Prime Minister also shared some pictures from the celebrations.

He further said that the whole country has been "illuminated" with millions of "diyas" (earthen lamps) that were lit in Ayodhya.
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"The energy emanating from this is spreading new zeal and enthusiasm throughout India. I wish that Lord Shri Ram does welfare of all the countrymen and becomes an inspiration for all my family members. Jai Siya Ram," PM Modi said in a tweet in Hindi.

Ayodhya organised a grand Deepotsav on Saturday and illuminated over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) to celebrate the festival of lights.
The temple town set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) during 'Deepotsav 2023' and broke its previous world record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit last year on Diwali eve.
The temple town set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) during 'Deepotsav 2023' and broke its previous world record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit last year on Diwali eve.
Prime Minister Modi also greeted people on the occasion of Deepawali.
In his message, the Prime Minister, earlier in the day, wished that this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone's lives.
"Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! May this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone's lives," PM Modi posted on X.
PM Modi on Sunday spent his Diwali morning with Indian Army soldiers in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha and extended festival greetings to the people of the country.
Addressing a gathering of soldiers at Lepcha, PM Modi extended his warm wishes to the security personnel posted at the borders and told them, "In the last 30-35 years, there has not been a single Diwali that I have not celebrated with you."
PM Modi on Sunday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali.
The Prime Minister also met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and wished him happy diwali. "Met Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji and wished him a happy Diwali", PM Modi said in his post on X.
Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.