Jayendra Kumar, CEO, Shree Ayodhya Jee Teerth Vikas Parsihad and Municipal Commissioner said that the goal this year would be to light 26 lakh diyas during the festival, further stating that all necessary arrangements were also being made by the Nagar Nigam Ayodhya for sanitation and toil
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated her 47th Kali Puja and offered prayers to the Goddesses at her residence in Kolkata. She said that over the years she has turned to Maa Kali for strength and guidance.
On the eve of Diwali, two Guinness World Records -- most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were created at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya.
The Ayodhya district administration, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, illuminated the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas, marking the largest display of oil lamps ever recorded. Another record was made for the most people performing 'diya' rot
Amid Diwali festivities, many are concerned over the rising pollution and its aggravation due to bursting of firecrackers. Many have also opined that the oil used in diyas (oil lamps) should be distributed among the poor. Pandit Dhiren Krishna Shastri on Wednesday lashed out at those raising
As the historic city of Janakpur in Nepal prepares for the first Deepotsav following the Pran Pratistha of the Ram Temple, excitement fills the air. The celebrations, coinciding with Diwali, include plans for 25 lakh diyas to be lit in Ayodhya, enhancing the festive atmosphere in both cities
This year's festival, the first since the Ram Temple's construction, will feature two record attempts: a 1,100-person Saryu Aarti and the main lamp-lighting event and with expanded areas like New Ghat, Old Ghat, and Bhajan Sandhya designated for lamp placement, the team has already set out o
This year's Ayodhya Deepotsav is set to be a spectacular celebration, featuring 18 vibrant tableaux that will portray significant events from the life of Lord Ram.