Ayodhya Aims to Create New Record This Diwali: Yogi Adityanath

Ayodhya: The Yogi Adityanath government is planning to celebrate Diwali in a grander manner than its previous two editions. From October 24-26 a special ‘deepotsav’ (festival of lamps) will be held here, which will also aim at creating a new world record.

The state government is aiming to create a new record of illuminating “diyas” (earthen lamps) in one go with over 3.5 lakh diyas. Last year on Diwali, 3,01,152 diyas were illuminated, which entered the Guinness World Records.

The town will also see the illumination of all the temples and monuments in the town, street lighting, a ‘Shobha Yatra’ (pageant), a ‘Maha Aarti’ on the ghats of the Saryu, a light-and-sound fireworks show, a drone show, arrival of Lord Ram and Sita by helicopter, besides the lighting of the lakhs of diyas. (IANS)

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