The event began at 5:15 pm and there was an official from the Guinness Book Of World Records overlooking everything. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest at the prestigious event and after the success of it, he even handed the achievement certificate to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Another regulation was that all the diyas were to be lit within a 40-minute timeframe. Only 15.76 lakh diyas were considered for the record as the officials counted only those earthen lamps that remained lit for five minutes or more. For Ayodhya Deepotsav 2022, 19,000 volunteers on the occasion of Chotti Diwali, managed to light 17 lakh diyas on the Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the revered Saryu River. This year, the people of Ayodhya managed to create a world record by doing so. That is why every year, Ayodhya celebrates the festival by lighting Diyas through the city. The festival of light celebrates the return of Lord Rama to his homeland with his wife Sita and brother Lord Laxman after the 14-year-long exile. However, Ayodhya, which is the birthplace of Lord Rama, has a rather special connection with the festival.

In India, the festival is always a special treat as families come together and decorate their homes while relishing delicious treats. Pictures of people celebrating Diwali throughout the globe landed on social media this year. By Nishtha Grover Ayodhya’s Deepotsav enters The Guinness Book of World Record

How you ask? Ayodhya’s Deepotsav entered The Guinness Book of World Records by lighting 15.76 lakh diyas. Diwali, which is also known as the Festival of Lights throughout the world, was a bit more brighter this year.

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