Suryaa National Desk: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the tenth Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya are not merely about lighting lamps or setting records, but serve as a symbol of the revival of Sanatan culture. In a social media message, the Chief Minister noted that the initiative started on the banks of the Saryu River in 2017 has brought global recognition to the nation's cultural heritage.
The Chief Minister described the decade-long journey of the Deepotsav in Ayodhya as the fulfillment of centuries of waiting. He stated that the millions of lamps lit at Ram Ki Paidi represent the victory of light over darkness, social empowerment, the upliftment of marginalized sections, and local self-reliance. He called for everyone to adopt the ideals of Lord Ram and work together to establish a true Ram Rajya where the fruits of development reach every person at the bottom of the social ladder.
Chief Minister Adityanath welcomed Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, foreign ambassadors, diplomats, saints, and devotees who arrived to participate in the event. He remarked that the celebrations are being held in the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.' He further stated that a lamp is not just an earthen vessel but a consciousness that awakens the inner self, and appealed to everyone to celebrate by lighting lamps in their homes.