– The joy of Ram Lalla being seated in the grand palace after 500 years is reflected in the Deepotsav.
– Enthusiasm of Deepotsav in all the society, Muslim, Jain, Sikh community will also participate in Deepotsav.
Samvad News Agency
Ayodhya. There is an atmosphere of double happiness this Diwali. This is the first Diwali after Shri Ram Lalla was installed in the grand temple. Ramnagari is happy about this and the people of Ayodhya are emotional, why not, after a long struggle of 500 years, Ramlala is sitting in a grand palace, the whole of Ayodhya is filled with joy due to this. There is enthusiasm in the society regarding the festival of lights. Muslim, Jain and Sikh communities are preparing to participate in the festival of lights, while 37 ethnic temples of Ramnagari will also be illuminated this time.
Diwali is organized to celebrate Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya after the victory of Lanka. Ram’s exile was only for 14 years but Ramlala had to endure five centuries of exile to reside in the grand palace. So now, when the dream which was once unimaginable has come true, the whole of Ayodhya is elated. The people of Ayodhya also do not want to leave any stone unturned in making this festival of lights memorable. Deepotsav will also be seen breaking the walls of caste and religion. On the day of Deepotsav, entire Ayodhya will be filled with rituals and lamps will be lit from every house, from monastery-temple, square-intersection, ghats. These will be lamps of happiness, Ayodhya will be illuminated with the lamps of progress of Ramnagari. Not only is the Hindu community including the saints and sages excited, the Muslim, Sikh and Jain communities are also busy preparing to light the lamps during the festival of lights.
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– Certainly this festival of lights is special. Ramlala is sitting in a grand palace. This is his first Diwali, we will welcome him grandly. Will serve Daridranarayan in happiness, this is also the dignity of Ram. Gurudwara will be illuminated during the Deepotsav, Akhand Paath will be recited and prayers will be given for happiness and peace in the country.
– Sardar Mahendra Singh, Chief Granthi, Gurudwara Nazarbagh
Ayodhya is also an eternal pilgrimage site for Jainism. It is also the birthplace of the first Tirthankar Rishabhdev. Ram is eternal. Deepotsav has given a new identity to Ayodhya. The construction of Ram temple has strengthened religion. On this auspicious occasion the entire Jain temple will be illuminated. 11 thousand lamps will be lit, rituals will be performed, people will serve the needy and give the message of Shri Ram’s humanity.
– Swami Ravindra Kirti, Peethadhish Jain Temple Raiganj
– All religions should be respected. There has been development in Ayodhya due to the construction of Ram temple. Deepotsav has also promoted tourism, such a festival not only increases the fame of Ayodhya but also benefits Ayodhya from economic point of view. This is the time to celebrate, we will also light lamps and express joy.
– Iqbal Ansari, former Muslim party
