Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepotsav from today, marking the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. The grand preparations are underway for Deepotsav to create history with over 26 lakhs diyas.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism of the government’s expenditure on diyas for Ayodhya’s Deepotsav sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing the SP of opposing Hindu sentiments. Meanwhile, Ayodhya is preparing for its ninth Deepotsav, aiming for a Guinness World Record by lighting over 31 lakh diyas.

Dadar Shivaji Park residents filed a police complaint over Diwali firecrackers at a Deepotsav event attended by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, citing violation of HC rules.