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  Ayodhya deepotsav: 28 lakh diyas to illuminate 56 ghats along Saryu river, preparations underway

  Uttar Pradesh | Oct 11, 2025, 05:42 PM IST

  Ayodhya deepotsav: The Uttar Pradesh government said approximately 1.5 lakh lamps will light up Ram Ki Paidi and Chaudhary Charan Singh ghats, while Bhajan Sandhya Ghat will sparkle with 1.5 lakh diyas. The centrepiece of the celebration, Ram Ki Paidi, will dazzle with 15-16 lakh lamps.

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  Not paid compensation, villagers decide to boycott diwali

  India | Oct 23, 2014, 07:47 AM IST

  Mathura: Residents of Damodarpura village in the district have decided not to celebrate diwali this year in protest against failure of district administration to pay them compensation for their land submerged after construction of Gopal