Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: Due to the initiative of Yogi government, the fate of the potters of Ayodhya changed with the use of earthen lamps. Those who once used to earn thousands, are now earning lakhs of rupees.
Ayodhya Diwali 2025: Since the beginning of the festival of lights, the light of prosperity has spread in the homes of the potter families of Ayodhya. The youth who once used to go out in search of work are now becoming self-reliant on their own land. The Deepotsav, which started with the efforts of the Yogi government, has not only boosted the economy of Ayodhya but has also given a new identity to the traditional clay art. This time in the ninth Deepotsav, a target has been set to light 26 lakh 11 thousand 101 lamps. On the instructions of CM Yogi Adityanath, preparations for Deepotsav are going on war footing. Students, officers and voluntary organizations of Avadh University are also engaged in making this great festival historic.
Kishore's family is making two lakh lamps
Brij Kishore Prajapati of Jaisinghpur village says that ever since Deepotsav is being celebrated, he and his family have been continuously making lamps. This time he has received an order to make two lakh lamps. He said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has connected families like ours with employment by starting the tradition of Deepotsav. Now we are self-reliant.
Increasing production capacity due to modern technology
Leaving aside the old method, potters are now using modern electric wheels. This has not only increased production but also improved the quality of lamps. More than 40 potter families of Jaisinghpur village are busy making earthen lamps day and night for the festival of lights.
Used to earn thousands, now becoming millionaires
- Before 2017, these potters used to struggle for livelihood. After the start of Deepotsav, his life has completely changed. Where earlier these families used to earn Rs 20 to 25 thousand a month, now they earn lakhs of rupees during Deepotsav alone.
- Pinky Prajapati of Sohawal tells that this time she has received an order to make one lakh lamps. He said, earlier during Diwali, lamps were sold cheaply, now due to the government's call, good rates are being given in the market.
Deepotsav gave new identity and market
On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, priority is being given to earthen lamps in the Deepotsav. Due to this, local potters are getting orders on a large scale. There is a festive atmosphere at this time in Jaisinghpur, Vidyakund, Sohawal and surrounding villages. Hundreds of families including Ayodhya local residents Ram Bhavan Prajapati, Guddu Prajapati, Raju Prajapati, Jagannath Prajapati, Ram Bhavan Prajapati, Sunil Prajapati and Santosh Prajapati are busy kneading clay, shaping it and drying and selling lamps.
Know when how many lamps were lit
year of burning lamps
2017 1.71 lakh
2018 3.01 lakh
2019 4.04 lakh
2020 6.06 lakh
2021 9.41 lakh
2022 15.76 lakh
2023 22. lakh
2024 25.1
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