Administration engaged in preparations for Deepotsav-2026, saints offer key suggestions
Special emphasis on the convenience and security of devotees at Ayodhya Deepotsav
Arrangements for Deepotsav to be refined based on suggestions from saints and public representatives
Preparations for Deepotsav discussed at DM’s meeting, emphasis on cleanliness and traffic management
Ayodhya, October 2026 : Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, preparations in Ayodhya have gathered pace to make Deepotsav-2026 divine, grand and dignified. To ensure that the event is organised in a systematic manner and conducted smoothly and safely, the district administration is working to finalise arrangements by incorporating suggestions from saints, spiritual leaders and public representatives. In this regard, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi held a meeting with revered saints and public representatives at TulsI Udyan Bhawan to discuss preparations for Deepotsav.
The meeting emphasised prioritising the convenience and security of devotees, cleanliness, lighting arrangements and smooth movement. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Gaurav Grover was also present on the occasion.
At the meeting, saints and spiritual leaders said that Deepotsav has become a symbol of Ayodhya’s cultural heritage and global identity. People from across the country and abroad visit the city to witness the event. Therefore, alongside the grandeur of the event, it is equally important to preserve its dignity and ensure that arrangements function smoothly.
The saints offered important suggestions regarding the movement of saints and spiritual leaders, facilities for devotees, lighting arrangements, cleanliness and traffic management.
The saints suggested that an extensive cleanliness drive should be conducted not only during Deepotsav but also after the event concludes, so that a clean environment befitting Ayodhya’s religious and cultural dignity is maintained. Maps highlighting Ayodhya’s tourist attractions and religious sites should be installed at prominent locations to help devotees reach their destinations conveniently.
Emphasis was also laid on establishing coordination with other districts to facilitate the smooth movement of devotees and vehicles and to give special attention to the convenience of the general public.
The saints and spiritual leaders expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving Ayodhya a new identity at the global level. They extended their best wishes for the successful, grand and dignified organisation of Deepotsav-2026 and assured the district administration of all possible cooperation. The saints said that Deepotsav is an important occasion to present Ayodhya’s spiritual traditions and cultural splendour before the world.
At the meeting, Mayor Girishpati Tripathi and MLA Ved Prakash Gupta also shared their suggestions. They stated that they would ensure full cooperation and participation with the district administration to make Deepotsav even more grand and dignified.
District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi expressed his gratitude to the saints and public representatives for their suggestions. He directed officials of the concerned departments to complete all necessary preparations in time, including arrangements for the convenience and security of devotees, cleanliness, lighting and traffic management.
He emphasised ensuring arrangements in accordance with the suggestions and conducting the event in an organised, smooth and safe manner.
Swami Avadhesh Kumar Das (Bada Bhaktmal), Gurveer Singh Sodhi (Brahmakund Gurudwara), Mahant Dr. Bharat Das (Udaseen Sangat Ashram, Ranopali), Nandram Das Ji Maharaj (Hanumangarh Patti), Mahant Ramdas (Hanumangarh, Naka), Swami Anant Padmanabhacharya (Sugriv Qila), Swami Siyaram (Hanumat Bhawan), Mahant Sureshdas, Ram Lakhan Das (Dashrath Mahal), Mahant Rai Ram Shankar Das (representative, Dashrath Mahal), Mahant Girish Das (Dandiya Temple), Mahant Ashutosh Das (Kamdhenu Ashram), Shivam Das (Betiya Temple), Dr. Mahesh Das, Mahant Hemant Das, Mahant Ramcharan Das (Mahant Patti Basantiya), Gyani Charanjit Singh (Gurudwara Brahmakund), Mahant Sandeep Das (Ujjainiya Patti, Hanumangarhi), Raghavendra Das, Raghavacharya Ji Maharaj (representative, Ramlala Sadan Devasthan) and Mahant Ramsharan Das (Rang Mahal), among other saints and spiritual leaders, were present.
