Ayodhya Deepotsav given State Fair Tag

The Uttar Pradesh government has granted the status of State Fair to the Deepotsav Mela held in Ayodhya during Deepavali.

The festival, in which over 5.5 lakh lamps were lit on October 26.

With the change in its status, the Mela will now be planned by the District Magistrate of Ayodhya. Earlier, the Tourism Department organised it.

Last year, the festival showcased the Korean connection to the town, and South Korea’s first lady Kim Jung-sook was the chief ....

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