Diwali 2023: Eighteen tableaux, themed on the Ramayana, the Ramcharitmanas and various social issues, were part of a procession taken out ahead of the seventh Deepotsav to be held here in Uttar Pradesh on the eve of Diwali.

The procession, which also had performances by folk artistes and 'aartis', started from the Udaya Square and passed through various parts of the city to reach the Ram Katha Park. It was flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Minister of Tourism and Culture Jaiveer Singh, according to a statement.