Ramayana Shobhayatra Ignite Deepotsav 2025 Spirit in Ayodhya

The holy city of Ayodhya bore witness to a splendid blend of devotion, culture and splendour as Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off the Ramayana-themed Shobhayatra, saluting with the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums at Saket Mahavidyalaya on Sunday. The majestic procession, a highlight of Deepotsav 2025, recreated the essence of Treta Yuga through vibrant tableaux, traditional performances and devotional fervour.

Speaking at the event, Tourism Minister Singh said, “Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, every edition of Deepotsav surpasses its own previous record and sets new milestones of faith and grandeur. This year’s festival not only celebrates divinity but also conveys the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat through cultural unity and social harmony. The tableaux are designed to promote women’s empowerment under Mission Shakti and to highlight the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, inspiring every citizen to engage in nation‑building.”

The Shobhayatra, which began at Saket Mahavidyalaya and concluded at Ram Katha Park, featured 22 grand tableaux depicting episodes from the Ramayana’s seven kandas from Ram Janmotsav to Lanka Vijay. Artists from across India infused the streets with energy through Mayur, Badhawa, Dehdiya, Dhobiya and other folk dances, while devotees showered flowers and lit diyas along the Ram Path, turning the city into a divine theatre of light, sound and devotion.

Ayush Singh, a visitor from Prayagraj, remarked, “The Shobhayatra offered a glimpse of our rich cultural diversity. Each tableau, every dance spoke of India’s unity in diversity and the timeless values of Lord Ram.”

The event underscored Ayodhya’s rising stature as the spiritual and cultural heart of India—where faith meets development, and tradition blends with transformation.