Diwali 2023: Ayodhya is all set to hold a grand Deepotsav on November 11 on the eve of Diwali. A record attempt would be made with over 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats set to illuminate the city. Around 25,000 volunteers from Avadh University and the Ayodhya district administration have been roped in to light the diyas at the same time. The team from the Guinness Book of World Records will be counting the lamps with the help of a drone camera. The grand Deepotsav programme in Ayodhya will commence at 3 pm. The Deepotsav will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Almost all ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government will be present in Ayodhya. After the Deepotsav, a laser show has been organised in the city.
11 November,2023 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya has been illuminated ahead of Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. The city is fully geared up for its seventh Deepotsav, with over 24 lakh lamps set to illuminate the city. The Guinness Book of World Records team has initiated the lamp count at 51 ghats in the presence of the supervisor, ghat in-charge, coordinator, and counting volunteers.
11 November,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi recently went on a wildlife safari and the videos are going viral. Modi not only visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar but also took a tour of the Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai to meet the elephants from the Elephant Whisperers. Trying his hand at wildlife photography, he was also seen clicking some pictures during his trip.
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As the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is taking steps toward making public transport environment-friendly, besides planning to fleet around 4,000 e-buses by March 2024 it will soon be opening its door to provide EV charging stations for private vehicles The BEST is working on installing around 330 e-charging stations at 55 locations in Mumbai and 10 will be ready by March this year.
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PM Narendra Modi on October 23 witnessed a sound and laser show in Ayodhya, UP. Earlier today, PM Modi offered prayer to the Lord Ramlala Virajman at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya and attended the ‘Deepotsav’ celebration. #Ayodhya #PMModi #Diwali
25 October,2022 12:39 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi on October 23 witnessed a sound and laser show in Ayodhya, UP. Earlier today, PM Modi offered prayer to the Lord Ramlala Virajman at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya and attended the ‘Deepotsav’ celebration. #Ayodhya #PMModi #Diwali
25 October,2022 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai
The Ramayana gates and tableaux at Ayodhya are set up to evoke the atmosphere of the Tretayuga period during this Diwali. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the holy city on the eve of Diwali on October 23 for the ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations. On October 23, PM Narendra Modi will visit the holy city for the celebration of the 'Deepotsav', marking Lord Rama's triumphant return after his 14-year exile.
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All is not lost yet. There is some hope with a few footpath patches in Mumbai still existing undisturbed where the pedestrian is king, even though they may be limited to a few metres. If there are pavements that seem wider than roads near Wadala-Five Gardens, some are narrow but well secured with bollards in Colaba. BKC, too, boasts of walkways that can be a walker’s delight. mid-day checks out a few that are a smooth walk.
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