'Amazing, Unforgettable': PM Modi on Ayodhya's Record of Lit 'Diyas' This Diwali

Ayodhya broke its own record. Over 22 lakhs of 'diyas' were lit across 51 ghats in the city this Diwali.

Over 22 lakhs diyas were lit in Ayodhya.

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This Diwali, Ayodhya has broken its own record and entered the Guinness World Records for lighting the highest number of lamps (over 2.2 million) simultaneously at a single location. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, 12 November, calling it "amazing" and "unforgettable."

On Saturday witnessed the Diwali celebration of the seventh Deepotsav with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealing to residents to ensure a “historic welcome” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits to seat 'Lord Ram' in the temple on 22 January.

Over 22 lakhs diyas were lit in Ayodhya.

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Over 22 lakhs diyas were lit in Ayodhya.

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Ayodhya broke its own record of previous year with this year's diyas.

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Diplomats from 54 countries attended the grand celebration in Ayodhya.

Diyas were lit across 51 ghats.

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The Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations began with the formation of the Yogi Adityanath-led government in 2017. In that year, about 51,000 diyas were lit and the number went up to 4.10 lakh in 2019.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath with the Guinness World Record.

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Ayodhya all lit up this Diwali.

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In 2020, over 6 lakh earthen lamps were lit and more than 9 lakh in 2021.

In 2022, more than 17 lakh diyas were lit and in 2023, more than 22 lakh diyas were lit across 51 ghats in the city.

Fireworks as Ayodhya breaks its record.

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Ayodhya all lit up this Diwali.

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Fireworks as Ayodhya breaks its record.

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