Ayodhya (UP): Ayodhya marked two historic achievements as Lord Ram was enshrined in his palace after 500 years.
During Deepotsav 2024, a record-breaking 25,12,585 diyas lit up the city, surpassing last year’s count of 22.23 lakh, and 1,121 Vedacharyas jointly performed the Sarayu aarti, setting another milestone. Verified by Guinness World Records, the event showcased Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's commitment to Ayodhya, bringing global recognition to the city of Lord Ram.
Under the leadership of Yogi government, teachers of Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and its affiliated colleges, teachers and students of inter colleges, voluntary organisations, saints, local representatives, local administration, tourism-culture ministry also played a big role in creating the record.
As soon as the scheduled time of lighting the diyas began, 25,12,585 lakh diyas were lit one by one amid the chanting of 'Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram'. With the announcement of the record by the representatives of Guinness Book of World Records, the whole Ayodhya resounded with the slogan of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
This milestone was confirmed by a Guinness World Records representative after drone calculations. Last year, a record was also set for Deep Prajavan and upon receiving the certificate the CM extended heartfelt congratulations to Ayodhya, the state and the nation on this unforgettable achievement.
Since initiating Deepotsav in 2017, Yogi has strengthened Ayodhya's connection with his Goraksh Peeth lineage, enriching the festival year after year. In his two terms, Deepotsav has flourished, illuminating Ayodhya with both lights and devotion, endearing the CM further to the people.
The progression of Deepotsav records speaks for itself: 1.71 lakh diyas in 2017, 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.
