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Deepotsav 2024:Ayodhya’s mesmerizing Diwali spectacle as the city glows in festive light
Beautiful landscape view of lights and lamps in Ayodhya, Hindu devotees are celebrating Deepawali and Deepotsav in Ram Mandir in Ayodhya near the river bank of Saryu, Ram ki paidi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Celebrating faith
Ayodhya celebrated ‘Deepotsav-2024’ with grandeur on Wednesday evening, marking a special occasion for thousands of people gathered along the banks of the Sarayu River. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations, pulling a chariot carrying artists portraying Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, symbolising Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya.
Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ayodhya Ram Mandi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited and offered prayers at Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occasion of Diwali.
1,100 veda charya’s perform grand aarti on Saryu banks
In a remarkable first, 1,100 Veda charya’s gathered to perform a ritualistic aarti dedicated to Maa Saryu during Deepotsava 2024 at a specially constructed ghat. Clad in matching attire, the Veda charyas performed the Aarti in unison. Before the aarti, chief minister Yogi Adityanath performed a ceremonial worship of Maa Saryu.
Lights, dance, and Ramayana come to life
Ayodhya became a dazzling display of lights, colors, and cultural performances, drawing participants from across the country. The event showcased thematic processions depicting scenes from the Ramayana, along with traditional dance performances and a captivating aerial drone show.
Ayodhya sets two Guinness world records in a day
Ayodhya achieved two Guinness World Records. The first record was for the most individuals coordinating the rotation of diyas during the Saryu Aarti, with 1,121 participants. The second record was for the largest number of oil lamps (diyas) lit in a single location, totaling an impressive 2,512,585 diyas
World record set as 25 lakh diyas lit in Ayodhya
The records were set for the most people performing simultaneous ‘diya’ rotation and the largest display of oil lamps, with a total of 25,12,585 diyas, organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Ayodhya District Administration.
Fireworks illuminates Ayodhya skies
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and deputy CM Brajesh Pathak witnessed a vibrant display of fireworks illuminating Ayodhya’s skies during the Deepotsav celebrations.
‘Sanatan Dharma a guide to humanity’
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that Sanatan Dharma was the oldest religion in the world which serves as a guide for humanity. “Sanatan Dharma promotes everyone’s well-being and any attempt to attack this system is like inviting one’s own destruction. It is the oldest religion in the world, which is a guide for humanity,” the CM said after lighting lamps at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya.
Drones create era of Ramayan
Five-hundred ‘Made in India’ drones illuminated Ayodhya’s skyline, creating spectacular formations depicting Lord Ram, the newly built Ram temple, Pushpak Viman, Ravana and scenes from the Ramayan. This first-of-its-kind drone display took place at the Saryu riverbank during Wednesday’s Deepotsav celebrations. The 15-minute drone performance, accompanied by a laser show narrating the Ramayana, captivated the audience.
Characters brought to Ayodhya via ‘Pushpak Viman’
Characters from the Ramayan were brought to Ayodhya via helicopter, referencing the mythical Pushpak Viman. This modern touch added a unique element to the traditional festivities, connecting contemporary methods to ancient lore.
Eighteen tableaux bring Ramcharitmanas to life
Eighteen tableaux illustrating episodes from the Ramcharitmanas were featured in the procession, which gracefully moved from Saket Mahavidyalaya to Ram Katha Park, accompanied by the sounds of firecrackers and bursts of gulal
Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together
Two Guinness World Records—the most people performing ‘aarti’ simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday
The two records were set on 55 ghats, including Ram ki Paidi, on the banks of the Saryu River in the holy city. Over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) were lit together, and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performed ‘aarti’ simultaneously. The diyas were counted using drones.
Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records here on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) evening.
Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records here on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) evening.
“With a total of 1,121, U.P. Tourism, District administration of Ayodhya and Saryu Aarti Samiti, you are the Guinness World Records title holder for most people performing diya rotations simultaneously. Congratulations!” Mr. Patel declared.
On the second record, the Guinness adjudicator said, “With a total of 25,12,585, which translates into just over 25 lakh, U.P. Tourism, Government of U.P., District Administration of Ayodhya, and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, you are the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest display of oil lamps!”
Mr. Patel said he was “absolutely delighted” to verify not one but two Guinness World Record titles — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps.
He said that “most people performing diya rotations (aarti) simultaneously” is a brand new record. “This could not have been set up with just one diya so a minimum target of 250 was set,” he said.
For the largest display of oil lamps, the previous record was 22,23,676. This was achieved during the Deepotsav in 2023.
“While it is important that we have the numbers, it is also important that you follow the guidelines. You have met the guidelines for both records,” Mr. Patel noted.
For the largest display of oil lamps, the previous record was 22,23,676. This was achieved during the Deepotsav in 2023.
“While it is important that we have the numbers, it is also important that you follow the guidelines. You have met the guidelines for both records,” Mr. Patel noted.
The scale of Deepotsav has grown over the years with 1.71 lakh diyas being lit in 2017, to 3.01 lakh in 2018, 4.04 lakh in 2019, 6.06 lakh in 2020, 9.41 lakh in 2021, 15.76 lakh in 2022, and 22.23 lakh in 2023.
“This year, over 25.12 lakh diyas were lit, symbolising the prosperity and growing pride of the state under the Yogi government,” it added
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