Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Ayodhya sets 2 new Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti

Happy Diwali (Deepavali) 2024 Date in India, Celebration News LIVE Updates: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations at Ayodhya as he, along with his cabinet members, lit the first few lamps to mark the launch of the Deepotsav.

Diwali (Deepavali) 2024 LIVE Updates: In a spectacular show of festivities, Ayodhya marked the 8th edition of Deepotsav today with over 25 lakh earthen lamps lit and 1,121 people performing aarti, thus setting two new Guinness World Records on the eve of Diwali. With securities in place, ministers on attendance, the temple town decked up in its full glory as it celebrated Deepotsav for the first time after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held in January this year.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations at Ayodhya as he, along with his cabinet members, lit the first few lamps to mark the launch of the Deepotsav. The event was marked by performances by artistes from six countries — Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia — along with a Ram Leela presentation from Uttarakhand.

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The five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras yesterday and will end with Bhai Dooj. Also known as “festival of lights” or “Deepawali”, Diwali is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik, which usually falls between mid-October and mid-November.

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21:23 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Ayodhya sets 2 new Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti

In a spectacular show of festivities, Ayodhya marked the 8th edition of Deepotsav today with over 25 lakh earthen lamps lit and 1,121 people performing aarti, setting two new Guinness World Records on the eve of Diwali. With securities in place, ministers on attendance, the temple town decked up in its full glory as it celebrated Deepotsav for the first time after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held in January this year.

19:56 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Here's how Ayodhya looks now

As over lakh earthen lamps light up Ayodhya on Deepotsav, here's an aerial view of the temple town on the eve of the Diwali festival. (Photo: PTI)

19:44 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: J&K Lt Guv greets people on Diwali eve

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Diwali. "On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all," Sinha said in a statement.

19:42 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: A look at 8th Deepotsav festivities

A procession with vibrant tableaux with artists dressed as characters from Ramayan made its way through the temple town of Aypdhya.

The procession was then received with an 'aarti' by Adityanath, who also pulled rope of the chariot on which artistes playing Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman were seated.

19:39 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: How Adityanath led celebrations at Ayodhya

UP CM Adityanath led the celebrations at Ayodhay Deppotsav. He first had 'darshan' of Lord Ram, and then paid his respects at his feet. According to a government statement, the Chief Minister lit lamps in front of the idol and five more lamps outside.

18:49 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: As Deepotsav begins, over 25 lakh earthen lamps light up Ayodhya

As Deepotsav begins on Diwali eve at Ayodhya, over 25 lakh earthen lamps are being lit together to illuminate the city. The initiative is aimed at finding a place in the Guinness Book of World records. This is the first Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held in January this year.

17:26 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: 'Today, Ayodhya is shining,' says Yogi Adityanath

As Ayodhya gears up for Deepotsav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, "...Today Ayodhya is shining. Ayodhya is the beginning of Sanatan Dharma. Today our Kashi is shining. The world is seeing the grand Kashi..." (Photo: PTI)

13:37 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Light diyas, refrain from firecrackers, says Delhi Min Gopal Rai

While festivities and celebrations are underway, people in Delhi continued to reel under air pollution. Regarding the measures taken to tackle air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai told PTI, ""Our only effort is to control the reasons that contribute to pollution. Firecrackers create a lot of soke, which affects the health of senior citizens and children. We have put a ban on firecracker, we have also requested the neighbouring state for cooperation. We met with police officials yesterday, they have made 300 teams, revenue department made 77 teams, we requested these teams to create awareness with RWAs, market associations, religious and social organisations. We can lit diyas, but we should refrain from firecrackers."

11:12 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: 'Generations waited for this' , PM Modi on Diwali celebration at Ram Temple

Speaking of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at an inaugural event at All India Institute of Ayurveda earlier, said this time would be special as it was the first Diwali after the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He said many generations had waited for this, and lakhs had “sacrificed and suffered torture” for this Diwali.

10:43 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Devotees flock Ram Temple

As seen in a video posted by PTI on X, Ram Temple in Ayodhya is decked up with flowers for Diwali celebrations. Devotees are seen flocking the spot.

09:32 (IST) 30 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Ram Temple in Ayodhya all decked up for Deepotsav

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all decked up for Deepotsav today. This will be the first Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held in January this year and the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government plans to illuminate the city with 28 lakh earthern lamps in a bid to create a new world record.

Along with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, about 1,100 people will perform a “special aarti” on the banks of the river Saryu. For Deepotsav, there will be performances by artistes from six countries — Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia — along with a Ram Leela presentation from Uttarakhand. Stringent security measures are in place for the festivities.

09:24 (IST) 30 Oct 2024

Hey! Diwali greetings everyone! As devotees gear up to immerse themselves in festivities, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all decked up for Deepostav. Stay tuned here for latest updates on the Diwali celebrations.

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