Look: Ayodhya sets record as 2.6 million Diyas light up the Saryu on eve of Diwali

Ayodhya’s Deepotsav lights 2.6 million diyas, sets two new Guinness World Records

Last updated:
2 MIN READ
According to officials, 2.617 million diyas (26.17 lakh) were lit simultaneously at Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats, while 2,128 devotees performed ‘aarti’ together, setting two new Guinness World Records.
According to officials, 2.617 million diyas (26.17 lakh) were lit simultaneously at Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats, while 2,128 devotees performed ‘aarti’ together, setting two new Guinness World Records.
ANI

Dubai: Ayodhya once again dazzled the world with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration, illuminating the banks of the Saryu River with more than 2.6 million oil lamps on Sunday — the largest display of diyas ever recorded.

Over Twenty-six Lakhs of diyas illuminated across 56 ghats with laser show along the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya as part of the grand Deepotsav celebrations, in Ayodhya on Sunday. (

According to officials, 2.617 million diyas (26.17 lakh) were lit simultaneously at Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats, while 2,128 devotees performed ‘aarti’ together, setting two new Guinness World Records.

The Guinness team verified the diya count using drone technology and officially announced the achievement.

The celebrations, which ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured a grand aarti, a light-and-sound show, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the ceremonies, performing the aarti of artists portraying Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman, and symbolically pulling the ‘Pushpak Vimaan’ chariot carrying them.

Yogi with the Guinness World Records certificates.

“Our preparations are complete. Around 33,000 volunteers are engaged in lighting diyas across assigned sectors,” said Rajesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya.

Volunteers from local colleges and universities joined the massive effort to surpass last year’s record.

The UP Tourism Department, Ayodhya administration, and Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University jointly received the Guinness certificate for the world’s largest oil lamp display. Another award was presented to the Saryu Aarti Samiti for coordinating the largest simultaneous aarti.

A Senior Associate Editor with more than 30 years in the media, Stephen N.R. curates, edits and publishes impactful stories for Gulf News — both in print and online — focusing on Middle East politics, student issues and explainers on global topics. Stephen has spent most of his career in journalism, working behind the scenes — shaping headlines, editing copy and putting together newspaper pages with precision. For the past many years, he has brought that same dedication to the Gulf News digital team, where he curates stories, crafts explainers and helps keep both the web and print editions sharp and engaging.

Sign up for the Daily Briefing

Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox