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Creative talents to shine at Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, Oct 9 (UNI) In a special initiative to encourage creativity and community participation, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will organise a series of creative competitions during Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya.
These include Essay Writing, Poetry, Painting, and Short Animation Film contests, aimed at providing artists, students, and enthusiasts of all ages a platform to showcase their imagination and talent
Announcing the initiative, state Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said, “Deepotsav represents the spiritual, cultural, and creative energy of Ayodhya. Through these competitions, young artists and writers will get the opportunity to express their ideas and emotions inspired by the festival of light. This effort will not only nurture creativity but also deepen people’s emotional connection with Deepotsav and its cultural values.”
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