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"Aarti by 1100 devotees, over 25 lakh diyas were lit": Guinness World Reco
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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
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"Enthusiasm among people of Ayodhya for Diwali celebrations": Former Babri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid the Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government announced to celebrate the occasion by lighting 25 lakh diyas (oil lamps) across the ghats of Saryu river. Iqbal Ansari, former litigant Babri Masjid, on Wednesday said that there is much enthusiasm among the people of Ayo
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Dhiren Shastri lashes out at those raising objection over firecracker use
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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
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Female inmates of Aligarh Jail create designer Diyas for Diwali
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a unique initiative, female inmates at Aligarh Jail are busy crafting colourful designer diyas (oil lamps) in preparation for Diwali.
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"Aarti by 1100 devotees, 25 lakh diyas": Ayodhya Deepotsav gears to set up
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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
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Diwali fever grips Hyderabad: Markets bustle with activity
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Diwali preparations in Hyderabad is in full swing, markets are overflowing with vibrant decor, rangoli colours, and traditional lamps.
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Schools, Government offices in Puducherry to remain closed on Diwali Eve
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry on Monday announced a holiday for all the Government offices including all Public Sector Undertakings, Educational Institutions in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions of Union Territory of Puducherry on October 30.
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Shri Ram Lalla temple to shine with unique lamps this Diwali
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
To ensure a memorable celebration for the first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Lalla Temple, careful preparations are underway, including the installation of special lamps designed to shield the temple structure from stains and soot.
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Tripura CM Manik Saha visits local potters ahead of Deepawali, promotes se
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the homes of three potters in Kumar Para, a locality renowned for its skilled artisans who create earthen lamps.
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Potters in Reasi preserve traditional craft, create eco-friendly lamps for
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, and for generations, people have been illuminating their homes with these traditional diyas (oil lamps) during Diwali. The diyas are made from clay and are shaped by pressing a thumb into a ball of clay.
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Ahead of Diwali people throng markets in Guwahati
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
People have thronged to the market to buy oil lamps (diyas) to celebrate the festival of lights and Kali Puja.
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