In a divine spectacle, the return of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya on a ‘Pushpak Viman’ after a 14-year exile was vividly recreated on Saturday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and a multitude of spectators.
Witnessing the panoramic scene in Ayodhya, observers could not help but be moved to tears.
The homecoming of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman was staged at a programme organised prior to the mega Deepotsav event. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak gave them a grand welcome. The occasion was further embellished with the showering of flower petals from a helicopter, eliciting joy throughout Ayodhya.
Lord Shri Ram, Mata Janaki, three brothers, Lord Hanuman, and Guru Vashishtha boarded the chariot from the helipad and proceeded to the Ramkatha Park venue. The chariot, carrying Lord Ram, Mata Janaki, three brothers, Bajrangbali and Guru Vashishtha was pulled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.
Upon reaching Ramkatha Park, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, state ministers Jaiveer Singh and Rakesh Sachan and Chief Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra performed aarti and paid obeisance to Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita, Laxman, Guru Vashishtha, and Lord Hanuman.
Subsequently, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed the symbolic coronation of Lord Shri Ram.
In a gesture of respect, the saints and sages present at the event were honoured by the chief minister. Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was draped in a shawl, and blessings were sought from him. Chief Minister Yogi and Governor Anandiben Patel released a coffee table book based on the Deepotsav of Ayodhya on this occasion.
