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LIVE: Ayodhya 'Deepotsav' enters Guinness book of World records

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Published : Oct 26, 2019, 1:47 PM IST

Updated : Oct 26, 2019, 8:46 PM IST

Ayodhya Deepotsav

20:32 October 26

Deepotsav enters Guinness World records
Deepotsav enters Guinness World records

Deepotsav enters Guinness World records


'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya has made it to the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps'. It has been achieved by Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Awadh University. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps were lit at Saryu Ghat, this evening as a part of Diwali celebrations.

16:44 October 26

CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya

CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has arrived in Ayodhya to participate in 'Deepotsav'. Over 5.50 lakhs earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat, this evening as a part of Diwali celebrations.

14:19 October 26

Deepotsav procession in Ayodhya

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Artists participate in the 'Deepotsav' procession in Ayodhya. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat, today evening as a part of Diwali. 

12:09 October 26

Arrangements underway at Saryu Ghat for 'deepotsav'

Arrangements underway at Saryu Ghat for 'deepotsav' that will be held today evening. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit during the event.

11:52 October 26

LIVE: Ayodhya 'Deepotsav' enters Guinness book of World records

Ayodhya: Artists from different states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Rajasthan have gathered in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh ahead of 'Deepotsav'.

"We have come here from Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh. We are honoured to be a part of Deepotsav. We are performing Bhagoria folk dance here," said Mukesh Darbar, president of a Napanagar-based dance group.

Artists were also spotted dressed as Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman.

"It feels great to be here. We get to meet a lot of people here. Artists from different states have come here," said an artist.

Preparations are going on in full swing at Ram ki Paudi in Ayodhya.

"On the occasion of the second Deepotsav, we created a record by lighting 3,51,000 earthen diyas. This is the third time that we are celebrating Deepotsav here and we will light 5,51,000 earthen diyas," said a local.

Residents of the area and tourists are flocking in large numbers for the grand Deepotsav celebrations.

The banks of river Saryu have been illuminated with colourful lights and earthen diyas.

Deepotsav will be celebrated today in Ayodhya, where more than 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit.

Also Read: Congress to counter PM's 'Mann ki Baat' with 'Desh ki Baat'

20:32 October 26

Deepotsav enters Guinness World records
Deepotsav enters Guinness World records

Deepotsav enters Guinness World records


'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya has made it to the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps'. It has been achieved by Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Awadh University. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps were lit at Saryu Ghat, this evening as a part of Diwali celebrations.

16:44 October 26

CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya

CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has arrived in Ayodhya to participate in 'Deepotsav'. Over 5.50 lakhs earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat, this evening as a part of Diwali celebrations.

14:19 October 26

Deepotsav procession in Ayodhya

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Artists participate in the 'Deepotsav' procession in Ayodhya. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat, today evening as a part of Diwali. 

12:09 October 26

Arrangements underway at Saryu Ghat for 'deepotsav'

Arrangements underway at Saryu Ghat for 'deepotsav' that will be held today evening. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit during the event.

11:52 October 26

LIVE: Ayodhya 'Deepotsav' enters Guinness book of World records

Ayodhya: Artists from different states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Rajasthan have gathered in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh ahead of 'Deepotsav'.

"We have come here from Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh. We are honoured to be a part of Deepotsav. We are performing Bhagoria folk dance here," said Mukesh Darbar, president of a Napanagar-based dance group.

Artists were also spotted dressed as Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman.

"It feels great to be here. We get to meet a lot of people here. Artists from different states have come here," said an artist.

Preparations are going on in full swing at Ram ki Paudi in Ayodhya.

"On the occasion of the second Deepotsav, we created a record by lighting 3,51,000 earthen diyas. This is the third time that we are celebrating Deepotsav here and we will light 5,51,000 earthen diyas," said a local.

Residents of the area and tourists are flocking in large numbers for the grand Deepotsav celebrations.

The banks of river Saryu have been illuminated with colourful lights and earthen diyas.

Deepotsav will be celebrated today in Ayodhya, where more than 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit.

Also Read: Congress to counter PM's 'Mann ki Baat' with 'Desh ki Baat'

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