India, Oct. 27 -- Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath describing the festival as a reflection of the city's development and cultural revival since 2017.

In a post on X, the CM said the city, regarded as one of the seven sacred pilgrimage centres in Hindu tradition, was looking forward to the celebrations. He described plans and festival features including the illuminated banks of the Sarayu, tableaux depicting episodes from the Ramayana, processions and cultural performances.

The Chief Minister said the lamps would symbolise devotion to Lord Ram and the heritage of Sanatan culture. He said Deepotsav began in 2017 with 1.71 lakh lamps and had since become a symbol of the faith an...