Religious Festival · Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya Deepotsav
Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya
Photo of the area: Amsinwala, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lakhs of lamps lit along the Saryu in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali.
Uttar Pradesh’s Deepotsav lights the ghats of the Saryu at Ram ki Paidi with oil lamps on the eve of Diwali, along with processions and cultural programmes. Check the official listing for the year’s details.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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