Ayodhya sets two records with 25,12,585 diyas illuminating the city and 1,121 Vedacharyas performing Sarayu Maiyya’s aarti

• Counting of diyas was carried out using drones; new records were set year after year
• A new confluence of spirituality, tradition and culture was seen in Avadhpuri in the first Deepotsav after the construction of Ram temple
• Ramnagari felicitates Yogi after UP government breaks its own old record of Deepotsav for another year in a row
• 22.23 lakh diyas were lit in the last Deepotsav 2023

Ayodhya. Ayodhya marked two historic achievements as Lord Ram was enshrined in his palace after 500 years. During Deepotsav 2024, a record-breaking 25,12,585 diyas lit up the city—surpassing last year’s count of 22.23 lakh—and 1,121 Vedacharyas jointly performed the Sarayu aarti, setting another milestone. Verified by Guinness World Records, the event showcased Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s commitment to Ayodhya, bringing global recognition to Ramnagari.

Under the leadership of Yogi Government, teachers of Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and its affiliated colleges, teachers and students of inter colleges, voluntary organizations, saints, local public representatives, local administration, tourism-culture ministry etc. also played a big role in creating the record.

As soon as the scheduled time of lighting the diyas began, 25 lakh 12 thousand 585 diyas were lit one by one amid the chanting of ‘Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram’. With the announcement of the record by the representatives of Guinness Book of World Records, the whole Ayodhya resounded with the slogan of ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

This milestone was confirmed by a Guinness World Records representative after drone calculations. Last year, a record was also set for Deep Prajavan, and upon receiving the certificate, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended heartfelt congratulations to Ayodhya, the state, and the nation on this unforgettable achievement.

Since initiating Deepotsav in 2017, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strengthened Ayodhya’s connection with his Gorakshapeeth lineage, enriching the festival year after year. In his two terms, Deepotsav has flourished, illuminating Ayodhya with both lights and devotion, endearing the Chief Minister further to the people.

The progression of Deepotsav records speaks for itself: 1.71 lakh diyas in 2017, 3.01 lakh in 2018, 4.04 lakh in 2019, 6.06 lakh in 2020, 9.41 lakh in 2021, 15.76 lakh in 2022, and 22.23 lakh in 2023. This year, over 25.12 lakh diyas were lit, symbolizing the prosperity and growing pride of the state under the Yogi government.