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Ayodhya Sets Oct. 19 Deepotsav With 26 Lakh Diyas, ‘Green’ Fireworks

Officials cast the Diwali-eve event as a sustainability-focused showcase for Ayodhya’s heritage.

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During the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya in 2024, a total of 25,12,585 (2.51 million) diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu river, setting a Guinness World Record. (FILE PHOTO)

Overview

  • Uttar Pradesh officials confirm Deepotsav 2025 for October 19 with lamp-lighting focused at Ram Ki Paidi and other Saryu river ghats.
  • An international-standard aerial display using eco-friendly technology is planned to run about 10 minutes with music, laser effects, and choreography at heights of roughly 200 meters.
  • Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meshram say preparations are underway under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s direction.
  • The state says it aims to surpass 26 lakh diyas in a bid for a new Guinness World Record, pending adjudication and documentation.
  • Last year’s Deepotsav set a Guinness mark with 2,512,585 diyas along the Saryu banks, with citywide totals reported above 3.5 million.