Overview
- The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a world-record attempt to light 28 lakh diyas on October 19, with 15–16 lakh at Ram Ki Paidi where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will light the first lamp, and Laxman Kila Ghat joining for the first time with over 4.25 lakh.
- Organizers say the three-day program runs October 17–19, with a tender issued for 28 lakh lamps and citywide decorations featuring Ramayana-themed murals and 3D paintings.
- Multi-year works include a new spectator gallery seating 18,000–20,000 and about 350 meters of steps (₹2,324.55 lakh in FY 2023–24), plus FY 2024–25 upgrades such as eight small amphitheatres, six stone canopies, eight grand lamps and seven-meter pillars (₹2,367.61 lakh).
- Security and administration plans detail magistrate assignments, a 24-hour central fair control room operating October 16–20, 47 reserve magistrates on standby, and comprehensive safety inspections.
- The Ayodhya Tirtha Vikas Parishad has launched the Divya Ayodhya app’s ‘Ek Diya Ram Ke Naam’ initiative, enabling devotees worldwide to light a virtual diya and receive devotional packages.