A record was also set for the highest number of people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation, marking a milestone in the spiritual and cultural revival of Ayodhya under the Yogi Adityanath-led government
UP CM Yogi Adityanath shows certificates from the Guinness Book of World Records. PIC/PTI
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on Sunday received official recognition for two new Guinness World Records created during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, organised by the state’s tourism department and the district administration, news agency ANI reported.
The records include the largest display of oil lamps, with 26,17,215 diyas lit along the banks of the Saryu River, and the highest number of people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation, marking a milestone in the spiritual and cultural revival of Ayodhya under the Yogi Adityanath-led government.
Addressing the gathering, the CM extended his greetings to the people of the state on Deepotsav 2025 and emphasised the festival’s role in shaping a renewed identity for UP globally, ANI reported.
"I extend my wishes to the people of the state on Deepotsav 2025. Through this program of Deepotsav, we have tried to create an identity for Uttar Pradesh. To ensure that the identity of the citizens of Uttar Pradesh is not compromised and no one dares to play with their faith, after the formation of the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh, we have made continuous efforts," CM Adityanath said.
He also accused the past administrations of neglecting Ayodhya’s spiritual significance and dishonouring the sentiments of Ram devotees, ANI reported.
"Those who used to insult your faith. Those who filled the streets of Ayodhya with the blood of Ram devotees and Kar Sevaks. Today, they don't like the Deepotsav program in Ayodhya. Those who, while in power in the state, kept a distance from the Deepotsav, Rangotsav, and Dev Deepawali programs, but they used to spend the state's treasury in the name of Saifai Mahotsav and the boundary of the graveyard," the CM said.
Highlighting the scale and inclusivity of this year’s Deepotsav, he noted that over 26.71 lakh diyas were lit in Ayodhya Dham, crafted by local artisans from the Prajapati and Kumhar communities, reflecting the government’s commitment to empowering traditional potter communities.
"Today, more than 26,71,000 lamps have been lit in Ayodhya Dham. These lamps were made as a result of the hard work of the people belonging to the Prajapati and Kumhar castes of Ayodhya itself. These people did not want these people to get a job," he added.
Officials said over 10,000 volunteers from universities and colleges participated in the diya-lighting and rotational activities. The diyas were arranged in precise patterns to ensure accurate counting and verification by Guinness World Records representatives.
The Deepotsav, held under CM Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, continues to reinforce Ayodhya’s identity as a global hub of spirituality and tourism, symbolising faith, unity, and devotion.
(With ANI inputs)
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