UP invites entries from across India to showcase Ayodhya through paintings, reels for Deepotsav 2026

Lucknow, Oct 24 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has invited people from across the country to showcase Ayodhya's cultural heritage and transformation through watercolour paintings and short videos as part of its outreach for Deepotsav 2026. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, the two competitions are open to participants of all age groups, with entries to be submitted by November 2. While AI-generated paintings will not be accepted, reels relying excessively on AI-generated content will be disqualified, officials said. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said the initiative aims to highlight Ayodhya's cultural identity and development through creative expression…