Yogi Govt Readies 56 Saryu Ghats for Record 10th Deepotsav

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-23 14:36:00

Ramnagari Ayodhya is transforming into a dazzling tapestry of devotion and cultural grandeur as extensive preparations kick off for the landmark tenth edition of Deepotsav under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Intensifying logistical preparations along the sacred embankments of the Saryu River, the state administration and partner academic institutions have established an ambitious new benchmark: illuminating 56 riverfront ghats with a historic count of 30 lakh traditional earthen lamps (diyas). Moving beyond routine cleanup drives, technical teams have officially initiated grid marking, buffer procurement, and volunteer allocation. To inaugurate the massive operational rollout, a ceremonial Vedic Bhoomi Pujan will be solemnized on the riverbanks on Friday, October 23, 2026, setting the stage for what promises to be the spiritual capital's most visually stunning festival of lights to date.

33 Lakh Lamps Procured: Micro-Grid Marking Begins Across 56 Ghats

To ensure flawless execution on record day, event planners have built in extensive structural buffers across all logistical channels:

Buffer Supply for Transit Losses: Professor Sant Sharan Mishra, faculty member at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and official nodal officer for the mega event, confirmed that an aggregate procurement of 3.3 million (33 lakh) earthen lamps is currently underway to absorb in-transit breakage and guarantee that the net target of 3 million lit lamps is seamlessly attained.

Expanding Saryu Footprint to 56 Ghats: Expanding from last year’s 55 ghats, this year's illumination map encompasses 56 riverside waterfronts, including the expanded stretches of Ram Ki Paidi, Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat, and the Bhajan Sandhya auditorium promenade.

Precise 4-Square-Foot Block Blueprint: Dr. Vinod Kumar Chaudhary, coordinator of the marking committee and chairperson of the Department of Environmental Science, stated that technical teams are outlining four-square-foot geometric blocks across every stone step to dictate lamp placement density and ensure symmetrical artistic patterns within the next three to four days.

Centralized Logistics Depot: Operational materials, wicks, mustard oil supplies, and lamp consignments are being systematically warehoused at the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation's Rani Ho Park depot to enable rapid replenishment across the waterfront.

Bhoomi Pujan at Ghat No. 10: Vedic Rituals Mark Formal Commencement

The ceremonial beginning of the mega festival reflects deep civilizational and spiritual roots:

Auspicious Morning Invocation: Seeking blessings for an unobstructed, safe, and smoothly coordinated celebration, the administrative leadership of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University will host the formal Bhoomi Pujan on Friday, October 23, at 7:30 AM.

Ceremonial Site at Ghat No. 10: The ritual proceedings, led by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bijendra Singh amid the chanting of sacred Vedic hymns, will take place at Ghat Number 10 along the Saryu waterfront.

Broad Institutional Presence: Senior district magistrates, administrative functionaries, university deans, departmental heads, and student coordinators will convene at the site to officially commission the volunteer mobilization process.

Mobilizing 35,000 Volunteers: QR-Coded Identity Cards to Prevent Duplication

The task of laying, filling, and lighting millions of lamps rests on a disciplined student task force drawn from regional academia:

Massive Youth Deployment: Approximately 35,000 registered student volunteers from the Avadh University campus, alongside cohorts from 30 regional degree colleges and 40 intermediate schools, are being mobilized into dedicated ghat squads.

Participating Educational Institutions: Key institutions providing field manpower include Saket College, Rajkaran Vedic Pathshala Inter College, Sahabuddin Sitaram Inter College, Manohar Lal Inter College, Arya Kanya Inter College, Government Girls Inter College, Shiv Savitri College, Canosa Inter College, Grammar International School, MR Jaipuria School, BS Girls Degree College, and Bhagwan Asha Baksh Singh College.

Rigorous Ghat-Wise Training: Volunteers are undergoing hands-on orientation to master fast-track oil dispensing, synchronized wick alignment, and hazard-free lighting techniques under strict sector supervisors.

Digital Identity Verification via QR Codes: To ensure maximum security and eliminate duplicate entries along sensitive riverfront zones, volunteers will be issued specialized identity badges embedded with unique QR codes featuring the holder's photo, mobile number, assigned sector, serial number, and counter-signatures from district magistrates and university nodal authorities.

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