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Ayodhya Deepotsav In Photos: Artists Bring Cultural Colours To Pre-Diwali Procession

Traditional performers, including Gussadi dancers, take part in a Deepotsav procession in Ayodhya ahead of Diwali, showcasing folk art and cultural traditions

Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
A Gussadi dancer performs during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
A Gussadi dancer performs during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Dhobia dancers perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Dhobia dancers perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Artists chat between performances during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Artists chat between performances during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
A Dhobia dancer performs during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
A Dhobia dancer performs during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Artists perform during a Deepotsav procession ahead of Diwali in Ayodhya, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
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