Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic Deepotsav celebrations by lighting a diya on Sunday at the Banks of River Saryu and parts of Ayodhya. Nearly 15.76 lakhs Diyas were lightning around the Ayodhya and set a new Guinness World Records a day before Diwali.

PM Modi in his address on the occasion said that Lord Ram’s rule was the inspiration behind his government’s sabka saath, sabka vikas ideal. The PM spent an evening in Ayodhya where lakhs of Diyas lit up the banks of the holy Saryu.

He started his speech with JAI SREE RAM and he called up on the people to draw lessons from the life and times of Lord RAM to fulfill the vision of a developed India. Lord Ram is the embodiment of religion and duty, in every role, an obedient son, a friend, a husband and a brother, he said.

PM Modi in his address to a huge gathering at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya said that however, during the last eight years, we have broken those shackles while trying to restore the glory of those symbols which were a reflection of our identity and a rich cultural heritage. UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya and several other dignitaries present at the event.

After offering prayers to Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple here, the PM reviewed the progress of the construction work. He also performed a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita at the Ram Katha Park.