Ayodhya has accomplished a remarkable feat by lighting over 22.23 lakh “Diyas” (earthen lamps) during “Deepotsav 2023,” setting a new Guinness world record. On Diwali eve of last year, the temple town broke its own world record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit. According to a release, “Deepotsav 2023″ has been inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records following the drone-assisted lamp counting.
The Uttar Pradesh Government’s ‘Grand Deepotsav’ was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records after representatives from the organisation witnessed and acknowledged the achievement of lighting an unprecedented number of lamps simultaneously at a single location.
Teachers from Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and its affiliated colleges, as well as teachers and students from inter-colleges and volunteer organisations, all contributed significantly to the creation of the record.
The resounding chant of “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Jai Ram” was heard as over 22.23 lakh earthen lamps were lit one by one as soon as the appointed time for doing so began. The moment Guinness Book of World Records representatives announced the creation of the record, the entire city of Ayodhya echoed with the slogan, “Jai Shri Ram.” Following the count, this data was provided by Guinness Book of World Records Executive Swapnil Dangarikar and Consultant Nischal Barot.