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Deepotsav: 2,100 Vedacharyas Perform Aarti as Ayodhya Bathes in Millions of Lamps
Ayodhya: The temple town of Ayodhya glowed in divine splendour on Saturday night as nearly 2.9 million diyas turned the ghats of the Saryu River into a glittering ocean of light. The ninth edition of Deepotsav—the grand celebration of Lord Ram’s homecoming—set yet another Guinness World Record, reaffirming Ayodhya’s status as the “City of Light and Faith.”
As twilight fell, the 56 ghats of Ram Ki Paidi blazed to life, each flickering flame symbolising devotion and unity. From the riverbank to the temple spires, the entire Ram Nagari shimmered like a living canvas of faith.
Ayodhya’s divine glow !!!
26 lakh diyas, Guinness World Record, eco-friendly festivities, logistics, tourism arrangements & global diya movement. Celebrating Deepotsav with pride, unity & innovation under the leadership of @myogiadityanath ji.
Everything just topnotch and… pic.twitter.com/eqeCR3ndbg
— desi mojito (@desimojito) October 19, 2025
Another Guinness Record for Ayodhya
Drone-assisted counting confirmed the lighting of 26.11 lakh diyas, a feat certified by Guinness World Records representatives Swapnil Dangarekar and Nischal Barot. It marked Ayodhya’s ninth consecutive world record for the largest display of oil lamps.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who attended the ceremony along with several ministers, described the moment as “a triumph of devotion and discipline.”
अयोध्या का 9वां दीपोत्सव बना सबसे भव्य,
बने दो गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड…
पहला रिकॉर्ड 26 लाख से अधिक दीयों से रौशन हुआ,
दूसरा रिकॉर्ड एकसाथ 2128 अर्चकों द्वारा मां सरयू की महाआरती🎪🪔#Deepotsav2025 pic.twitter.com/P2KSHDS6mJ
— Hitesh Shiyal (@Hits136) October 19, 2025
2100 Vedacharyas Perform Saryu Aarti
Adding another historic chapter, 2,100 Vedic scholars performed the Saryu Aarti in unison, creating a spellbinding scene of chants and light. Officials said this was the second time such a large-scale Vedic ritual had been successfully organised under the Yogi government. The ceremony concluded with a spectacular fireworks and drone show, painting the night sky with colours of celebration.
Rituals in the Court of Ram Lalla
Earlier in the evening, Chief Minister Adityanath lit the ceremonial lamp in the court of Ram Lalla inside the newly consecrated Ram Mandir. He also presided over the symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, declaring that the festival now stands as a symbol of Ayodhya’s spiritual heritage and modern progress.
City of Faith, Beacon of Light
The entire city—decorated with rangolis, flowers, and colourful illuminations—welcomed lakhs of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad. With every diya glowing in harmony, Ayodhya once again reminded the world that faith, light, and tradition continue to define its eternal spirit.
