In pics: Ayodhya sets new records in historic Deepotsav celebration
· India Today
Ayodhya hosted its first Diwali this Wednesday since the consecration of the Ram temple in January. The government aims to break last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas along the banks of the Saryu River. A team of 30, led by Guinness World Records consultant Nischal Barot, has already begun counting the diyas using drones across 55 ghats.
People light diyas in Ayodhya on Diwali eve. (Picture: India Today TV)
Devotees light ‘diyas’ (earthen lamps) at the ‘Ram ki Paidi’ during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ on the eve of the Diwali festival, in Ayodhya. (Picture: X/@PiyushGoyal)
Officials have ordered 28 lakh diyas from local artisans to ensure they meet their target, factoring in potential losses based on experience. (Picture: India Today TV)
The government aims to break last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas along the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya on Diwali eve. (Picture: India Today TV)
People light diyas in front of Ram Temple on Diwali eve. (Picture: India Today TV)
An aerial view of the Ayodhya city during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ on the eve of the Diwali festival. (Picture: PTI)
A top view of a laser show at a ghat on the banks of the Saryu River during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ on the eve of the 'Diwali' festival, in Ayodhya. (Picture: PTI)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai and others at the Ram Mandir during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ on the eve of the 'Diwali' festival, in Ayodhya. (Picture: PTI)
The gate of the Ram temple is decorated ahead of Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Wednesday morning. (Picture: PTI)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with artists dressed as Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana and Goddess Sita during Deepotsav celebration on the eve of the ‘Diwali’ festival, in Ayodhya. (Picture: PTI)