New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday appealed to people across the state to illuminate their homes and courtyards when diyas are lit at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. The appeal comes ahead of the 10th edition of Deepotsav, the annual celebrations that have become a prominent feature of the city's cultural calendar.

In a post on X, Adityanath extended Diwali greetings to people and described Deepotsav as a festival representing faith, cultural pride and the revival of Sanatan consciousness. He said Ayodhya was ready for the celebrations, with the city set to be illuminated by lakhs of lamps.

The chief minister said the event marked the culmination of years of anticipation and the faith of millions o...