Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday greeted saints and mahants in Ayodhya ahead of the grand Deepotsav celebrations. He will participate in the Deepotsav being held this evening at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the Saryu River.

As part of the festivities, the Chief Minister performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman. He also pulled the symbolic chariot, or 'Pushpak Vimaan,' carrying the artists depicting the divine trio.

Meanwhile, security has been heightened along the ghats of the Saryu River, with significant deployment of police and administrative personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the celebrations, which are being held on a grand scale.

The Deepotsav festivi...