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Ayodhya Sets Guinness Record With 2,617,215 Diyas at Deepotsav 2025

Guinness verification used patterned lamp placement with QR tracking, overseen by a vast volunteer operation.

Diwali to be celebrated on October 20, 2025 across the United States.
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Diwali, observed on October 20, is gaining recognition in the US, particularly California, where it will be a state holiday from January 1, 2026.

Overview

  • Guinness World Records confirmed 2,617,215 oil lamps were lit along the Saryu River across Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats in Ayodhya.
  • The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and Ayodhya district administration organised the attempt with more than 30,000 volunteers, 2,100 Vedic scholars and extensive staging.
  • Adjudicator Richard Stenning outlined a structured count based on pre‑set lamp patterns and QR‑code entry tracking to validate participation and totals.
  • Diwali‑eve programming in Ayodhya featured large fireworks, a Ram Leela performance, and laser and light shows along the riverfront.
  • National leaders issued festival greetings, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging Swadeshi purchases and President Droupadi Murmu calling for safe, environment‑friendly celebrations; Delhi also held its first Deepotsav by lighting 151,000 diyas at Kartavya Path.