Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the 10th Deepotsav was not just a festival, but a remarkable expression of Ayodhya’s cultural consciousness, public faith and devotion to Lord Ram. He also highlighted Ayodhya’s transformation, saying the city which once got barely three hours of electricity a day is today a Smart City and Solar City.
Yogi highlights inclusive message of Lord Ram through temple initiatives
He embraced Vanaras, bears, Nishadraj and Mata Shabari. The temples of Valmiki, Vishwamitra, Shabari and Jatayu inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex symbolise this inclusive ethos.
He said Ram never discriminated against anyone. Welcoming Vice President CP Radhakrishnan , the chief minister said he was born into an ordinary farming family in Tamil Nadu but had remained committed to Indian traditions, culture and values, serving as MP, Union Minister, Governor and now Vice President.
The consciousness of Lord Ram is, in essence, the consciousness of India. He represents India’s culture and values. “Dharm Path, Bhakti Path, Shri Ram Path and Janmabhoomi Path are attracting visitors from across the world.
“The journey which began with 25,000 diyas has now crossed 25 lakh and reached a resolve to illuminate the city with 30 lakh diyas. He said development projects worth nearly ₹ 40,000 crore are underway in Ayodhya under the double-engine government.
The chief minister said under the double-engine government, Ayodhya has transformed from a neglected town into a global spiritual destination. Lord Shri Ram is the lifeblood of the Indian nation and embodies its self-respect,” he said at the Deepotsav celebrations. “This is not just Deepotsav, this is the celebration of the return of Ram Rajya,” he said.
Earlier, water stagnated at Ram Ki Paidi, whereas today clean Saryu water flows in from one end and out from the other,” he said. The city which had no airport for decades despite Ram arriving on Pushpak Viman , today has an international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki.
