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Vice President Radhakrishnan to attend Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 today
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:17 AM
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Vice President Radhakrishnan is scheduled to join the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations on Thursday, marking his presence at the cultural‑religious event in Uttar Pradesh.
Vice President Radhakrishnan will be present at the Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 ceremony today, according to a statement released by The Hawk. The event, organized by the Uttar Pradesh government, aims to illuminate the historic city with thousands of lamps and cultural performances, celebrating its religious heritage.
The VP's participation underscores the central government's support for the festival, which has become a focal point for tourism and communal harmony in the region. Officials expect a large gathering of devotees, tourists, and local residents, with security arrangements tightened around key venues.
Organisers have scheduled a series of cultural programmes, including devotional music and traditional dances, to coincide with the lighting of the main torch. The Vice President is slated to address the crowd briefly before joining the ceremonial lighting of the central lamp.
The Deepotsav, now in its sixth edition, is part of a broader effort to promote Ayodhya as a spiritual destination. Local authorities anticipate a boost in visitor numbers, which could benefit the city's hospitality sector.
The event will continue into the evening, with additional lighting displays along the banks of the Sarayu River and around the iconic Ram Janmabhoomi complex.
The VP's participation underscores the central government's support for the festival, which has become a focal point for tourism and communal harmony in the region. Officials expect a large gathering of devotees, tourists, and local residents, with security arrangements tightened around key venues.
Organisers have scheduled a series of cultural programmes, including devotional music and traditional dances, to coincide with the lighting of the main torch. The Vice President is slated to address the crowd briefly before joining the ceremonial lighting of the central lamp.
The Deepotsav, now in its sixth edition, is part of a broader effort to promote Ayodhya as a spiritual destination. Local authorities anticipate a boost in visitor numbers, which could benefit the city's hospitality sector.
The event will continue into the evening, with additional lighting displays along the banks of the Sarayu River and around the iconic Ram Janmabhoomi complex.