Diwali 2024: Ayodhya lights up 25 lakh diyas to set Guinness World Record
Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record with 2.5 million earthen lamps lit along the Saryu River during its annual Deepotsav celebration, surpassing last year's record. The event was celebrated nine months after PM Modi consecrated a new Ram temple.
Ayodhya, the spiritual core of Hindu mythology, set a Guinness World Record on Wednesday with a stunning display of 25 lakh earthen lanterns along the Saryu River. This year's Deepotsav, an annual Diwali celebration, featured the world's largest oil-lamp lighting, surpassing Ayodhya's previous record of 22 lakh lamps set last year.
It was a unique event for the people of Ayodhya because the celebrations happened nine months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a magnificent Hindu temple by consecrating an idol of Lord Ram.
What happened in Ayodhya?
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath receives the certificates of 2 new Guinness World Records created during the #Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya
¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2024
Guinness World Record created for the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously and the largest display¡ pic.twitter.com/I9W9XPwfc9
The Guinness World Records team recognized the success by delivering a certificate to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, honouring the amazing feat, which was watched in real-time by drone cameras to guarantee strict compliance with the criteria.
As the sun sets on this holy day, Ayodhya changes into a beautiful display of lights, colours, and traditional performances, attracting visitors from all around.
?? Mesmerising view of light and laser show from Saryu Ghat , Ayodhya ji where Ramleela is being narrated through the sound and light show. The ghat is lit with 25 lakh Diya¡¯s ? and colourful lights.
¡ª Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) October 30, 2024
#Diwali2024 #Deepotsav #AyodhyaDham #Ayodhya #Deepavali2024 #Diwali pic.twitter.com/VlgOzkPO1B
The celebration will feature a range of activities, including thematic processions depicting episodes from the Ramayana, traditional dance performances, and an enthralling aerial drone show.
Also read: Diwali 2024: Ram Mandir & Ayodhya city decked up for grand festivities, stunning visuals go viral
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