Deepotsav: Lord Ram inspiration behind Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, won't leave anyone behind, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses sound and laser show in Ayodhya during Deepotsav celebrations.  

We begin our celebration with the declaration of 'Satyamev Jayate'. This celebration will revive the ethos of cultural India. Today is the day of a ray of hope, a ray of humankind,a ray of Janbhagidari,a ray of Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas, said PM Modi at Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers 'aarti' at New Ghat, Saryu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on the eve of Diwali.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on the eve of the festival of Diwali. 

At least 30 passengers were injured, four of them seriously, when a private bus carrying labourers to Uttar Pradesh for Diwali overturned on Sunday in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, an official said. The bus was coming from Surat, the official said, adding that the accident occurred on the Guna bypass road, 6 km from the Guna district headquarters.

Earthern lamps lit up on the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebrations, on the eve of Diwali.

Nishadraj Park is being established in Shringverpur Dham (Prayagraj), where a 51 feet tall statue of Lord Ram and Nishadraj will be built... It is the duty of all Indians to follow the ideals of Lord Ram, said PM Narendra Modi in Ayodhya.

Shri Ramlala's 'Darshan' & then 'Rajyabhishek' of King Ram, this good fortune is obtained only by the grace of Lord Ram. This Deepavali has come at a time when we've completed 75 years of independence. 'Sankalp Shakti' of Lord Ram will take India to new heights, PM Modi said in Ayodhya.

"From the teachings of 'Kartavya Bal' by Lord Shri Ram, we have come up with the 'Kartavya Path' to honour his governance and establish our identity globally... Lord Ram is the inspiration behind Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - he took everyone along, did not leave anyone behind," he said.

Deepotsav of Ayodhya started 6 years ago with the guidance and inspiration of PM Narendra Modi. This festival of UP became a festival of the country. Today, it is touching new heights of success, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

The banks of river Sarayu being lit up with lakhs of earthen lamps for Deepotsav, on the eve of Deepavali. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath & Governor Anandiben Patel, inspects the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site in Ayodhya. | WATCH

PM Modi inspects Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site in Ayodhya. He will perform the Rajyabhishek of the symbolic Bhagwan Shree Ram later.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. He was received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ayodhya, where he will take part in the Deepotsav celebrations. He was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath & Governor Anandiben Patel.

Ayodhya ready to witness grand 'Deepotsav' celebrations in the presence of PM Narendra Modi today, all set for a new record.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath & Governor Anandiben Patel welcome artists who will perform Ramlila in Ayodhya later today, as part of the Deepotsav celebrations.

★12.15 hrs | Departure, from Lucknow 

★12.45 hrs - Arrival, Helipad, Ramkatha Park, Ayodhya 

★12.50 hrs - Departure from Helipad Ayodhya at 

★1.50 hrs - Arrival, Saryu Guest House, Ayodhya 

★3.05 hrs - Arrival, Ramkatha Park, Ayodhya from 3.05 hrs to 3.10 hrs - Overview of the procession 3.10 to 3.20 - Incarnation of the forms of Shri Ram Sita and Lakshmana, and Bharat Milap from 3.20 to 3.35 - Ramkatha Park with Shri Ram Darbar In the main program / worship of Shri Ram Janki 

★3.35 hrs- Departure, from Ramkatha Park at 

★3.45 hrs- Arrival, Helipad, Saket Degree College 3.45 to 4.20 hrs- Prime Minister Arrival, Welcome Abhinandan-Saket Degree College 

★4.25 hrs- Departure, Saket Degree College

★4.30 hrs- Arrival, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya from 4.30 to 5.10 - Worship of Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi by the Prime Minister / Overview of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi pilgrimage area, inspection 

★ 5.10 hrs- Departure, from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi from 5.15 to 5.45 hrs- by the Prime Minister Shri Ram coronation, Shri Ram Katha Park 

★5.45 hrs- Arrival,Saryu Guest House ★6 hrs- Arrival,New Saryu Ghat 6. From 6.10 am to 6.10 pm - Saryu ji ki Aarti, New Ghat 

★6.15 pm - Arrival, Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya 6.15 to 6.55 pm - Deepotsav program 7 pm to 7.15 pm - Overview of Green and Digital Fireworks - New Saryu Ghat 

★7.20 At - Departure, New Saryu Ghat 

★7.30 hrs - Arrival Airstrip, Ayodhya ★7.30 to 7.35 hrs - Prime Minister's farewell

Around 18 lakh earthen lamps will be lit on Sunday here as part of Deepotsav, the Diwali celebrations that will include fireworks, a laser show and the staging of Ramlilas. The sixth edition of the Deepotsav will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Navdeep Rinwa said over 15 lakh earthen lamps will be lit by more than 22,000 volunteers at Ram ki Paidi near the Saryu bank. The rest will be placed at important intersections and spots, officials said.

People in large numbers visited Ram ki Paidi Saturday evening to have a feel of the Deepotsav. The earthen lamps placed there were not lit and volunteers were seen urging the public to watch their steps. Excited youngsters were busy taking selfies and uploading these on their social media accounts. Volunteers have been told to arrange 256 earthen lamps in a square and the distance between two squares will be approximately two to three feet, Deepotsav organisers said.