Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates Deepotsav 2026 celebrations in Ayodhya

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated Deepotsav 2026 in Ayodhya, witnessing the illumination of over 30 lakh diyas and praising the Uttar Pradesh government's developmental initiatives.

• The tenth edition of Deepotsav 2026 was inaugurated at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on November 7, 2026.
• Over 30 lakh diyas were illuminated at Ram Ki Paidi and more than 70 lakh across Ayodhya for this edition.
• More than 2,100 indigenous drones and around 1,000 artists were part of the Deepotsav 2026 cultural programmes.
• Governor Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, and Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya and Shri Brajesh Pathak attended the celebrations.
• The Vice-President also offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and participated in aarti at Ram Katha Park.