Ayodhya Deepotsav to light over 15 lakh diyas, to make World Record: Ayodhya Ram Mandir- Ayodhya Deepotsav: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present during the sixth Deepotsav in Ayodhya. He carried out a ceremonial coronation of the Lord and inspected the Ram temple’s building. The big “Deepotsav” celebrations began when the PM attended the “aarti” on the banks of the Saryu at approximately 6.30 p.m on Sunday. Over 15 lakh diyas would be lit on the event, breaking its own previous world record.
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Ayodhya Deepotsav to light 15.76 lakh diyas. Ayodhya Deepotsav, in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and a large crowd on Sunday at the Ram Katha Park, the holy scene of Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman returning to Ayodhya by a “Pushpak Viman” after 14 years of exile was recreated.
Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record for burning the most earthen lamps, 15.76 lakh, on the banks of the Saryu.
Ayodhya Deepotsav: Important Highlights
- As part of Ayodhya Deepotsav, around 18 lakh earthen lamps will be kindled on Sunday.
- On the occasion of Ayodhya Deepotsav more than 22,000 volunteers will light over 15 lakh earthen lights at Ram ki Paudi on the Saryu bank.
- Volunteers were instructed to place 256 earthen lanterns in each square, with a two to three foot gap between each square.
- Fireworks, a 3D projection mapping extravaganza, and a musical laser show will also be present.
- During the Ayodhya Deepotsav, 11 Ramlila tableaux exhibiting dance styles from various states were presented, along with five animated tableaus.
- Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshman, and Lord Hanuman depicted at the Ram Katha Park coming down from a “pushpak vimana.”
- On this day, an aarti of the Saryu river was conducted.
- Because Sunday, October 23, Ram Lalla will be donning a red-pink outfit.
- Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has unveiled a new logo for the occasion, which broadcasted live on 30 LED screens throughout the city.
- To guarantee tourists’ security and receive the best medical care, 14 health centres had been established.
