In a first, Yogi govt to hold grand Diwali festivities in Ayodhya

September 28, 2017 11:05

In what is set to be a first for a government in Uttar Pradesh in recent times, the Yogi Adityanath administration has decided to celebrate Diwali on a grand scale on the banks of Saryu river in Ayodhya next month, with the Chief Minister, Governor Ram Naik, the entire ministry and top government officers present there.

Confirming that Adityanath himself has asked for the celebrations to be held in the temple town, with prominent buildings along Saryu Ghat decorated and illuminated, sources said a senior officer from the Chief Ministers secretariat had held a meeting in Faizabad last week with officials of various departments and the local administration.

At the meeting, the officials concerned were alerted about Adityanaths decision and asked to begin preparations, sources said.

Sources said the main events in Ayodhya will be organised on October 18, a day before Diwali, since Adityanath will be in Gorakhpur for Diwali pooja at Gorakhnath temple on the festival day.

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