This Diwali, the sacred city of Ayodhya is about to grab the world’s attention once again. The buzz and excitement for Deepotsav 2025 are truly global this year.
This year, the focus is on making the event global, by incorporating live performances and participation by performers from five different countries. So prepare to see the epic story told in a way you’ve never imagined! We’ve got the scoop on everything you need to know about Deepotsav 2025.
The History of Deepotsav
Ayodhya is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama, and has recently come to prominence after the Rama Mandir in the city. The place is known to have been hosting the Deepotsave for the last 8 years to celebrate the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile.
The best part of the event is the grand Ramleela that is organised in the event, inviting the finest artists from across the country and abroad. The festivities include lighting of diyas, and worship of Lord Rama.
Apart from this, Deepotsav has become a cultural symbol for Ayodhya. Last year, the Deepotsav gained prominent fame by setting two Guinness World records- for hosting the most number of people performing the diya rotation simultaneously, and for the display of 25,12,585 oil lamps.
This year, the event is ready to set the bar higher and invite the finest artists from over five countries to perform in the Ramleela, making it the biggest Ramleela of all times.
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Deepotsav 2025 – Global Ramleela Celebration |
| Date | Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Sarayu Ghats, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Key Attraction | Global Ramleela with 90 artistes from 5 countries – Russia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Nepal |
| Special Highlight | Lighting of 28 lakh earthen lamps across 56 ghats, aiming for a new world record |
| Chief Guest | Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh |
What to Expect from Deepotsav 2025
This year’s Deepotsav is going to be different from anything you have witnessed till now. There are five participant countries this year- Russia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Nepal. Artists from these countries are going to perform on stage of Deepotsav 2025, making the celebration one of its kind.
Here’s Who’s Performing:
Russia:
Fifteen performers will stage the beautiful Swayamvara ceremony, where Ram and Sita are married. Their presentation will combine classic Russian theater techniques with the spiritual feeling of the Indian epic.
Thailand:
Ten artistes will use their nation’s signature classical dance-drama to act out the dramatic conflicts, including the confrontations with Shurpanakha and Maricha, leading up to the final clash between Ram and Ravana.
Sri Lanka:
22 performers from Sri Lanka will grace the stage with their performance. The country is known as the land of Ravana. There, Ravana is revered as a divine being, and the performers plan to showcase the same.
Indonesia:
10 performers from Indonesia will highlight the scene of burning of Ravana’s Lanka and the subsequent return of Lord Rama to his land and kingdom.
Nepal:
33 performers are coming from Nepal. These performers aim at highlighting the valour of Lakshman, Lord Rama’s younger brother who accompanied him to the vanvaas. This performance is aimed at representing a distinct perspective, apart from the Sita-oriented view point of the whole Ramayana.
The Grandeur of Deepotsav 2025
This Deepotsav is going to be the biggest of all. This is the ninth edition, and is greater than the previous eight editions not only in terms of the size of the event, but also in terms of its impact and cultural significance.
The 2025 Deepotsav is all set to break all previous records and set a new world record by lighting 28 lakh earthen lamps along the Sarayu ghats of Ayodhya. This will take place on October 17, 2025. 56 ghats along the river are going to be lit with earthen lamps during this event.
What makes it even more significant is the fact that the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries will attend the event.
You definitely don’t want to miss being a part of this grand event. Book your tickets for Ayodhya now and be a part of this magnificent event this Diwali.
Suggested read: Uttar Pradesh Culture – A Microcosm of Multicultural India
