Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is prepared for its grand Deepotsav celebrations ahead of the main event on the eve of Diwali, November 7, with drone management teams carrying out continuous rehearsals to ensure a technically flawless performance. A central highlight of this year's event is a show featuring 2,100 indigenously built drones that will illuminate the night sky to visually depict the epic saga of the Ramayana.
Ishwar, a member of the drone management team, detailed the plans, explaining that the program will feature a laser show followed by the drone performance. Ishwar stated that 2,100 drones will take to the sky, marking the first time such a large fleet of drones is being deployed in Ayodhya. The team has designed 12 distinct formations inspired by the life of Lord Ram, including a new, unique structure developed by its animation team.
The aerial display is part of the 10th edition of Deepotsav, which will also feature more than 30 lakh earthen lamps illuminating 56 ghats along the revered Saryu River. Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi confirmed that all arrangements for the event have been completed, noting that teams finished the final rehearsal for the mass aarti at Saryu Ghat, lamp-lighting preparations are fully ready, and decorations are nearly finished.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the celebration as chief guests. Deepotsav traditionally commemorates the return of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and their victory over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
