Ayodhya created history during the grand Deepotsav 2025, setting two Guinness World Records for the most people performing ‘diya rotation’ simultaneously and for the largest display of oil lamps. A staggering 26,17,215 diyas were lit across the 56 ghats of the holy city.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received certificates recognizing the new records on Sunday. Deepotsav, held annually under the Chief Minister’s leadership, celebrates faith, unity, and devotion, marking Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile while reinforcing the city’s global spiritual identity.
Thousands of volunteers from universities and colleges participated in arranging and lighting the diyas. Preparations began early in the day, with lamps filled with oil and wicks inserted, and arranged in intricate patterns along the ghats. The evening lighting created a spectacular view of millions of flickering flames.
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Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning ensured transparency by implementing a detailed verification system. QR codes tracked each participant, and zones were monitored by stewards to confirm proper placement and lighting. Any unlit or misplaced lamps were excluded from the final count.
