Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- Many Devotees on Sunday flocked to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for Diwali celebrations ahead of the festival tomorrow in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepotsav from Sunday, marking the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. The grand preparations are underway for Deepotsav to create history with over 26 lakhs diyas.

The Festival of Diwali is celebrated after Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, following his 14 years of exile and his defeat of the demon king Ravana. During this exile, the Demon King Ravana of Lanka abducted Mata Sita.

Lord Rama conquered Lanka and saved Mata Sita. In joyous celebration of this victory and the return of King Rama, the people of Ayodhya celebrate this day by illuminating the cit...