On Sunday evening, the sacred city of Ayodhya was bathed in golden light as Deepotsav 2025 illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with a record-breaking 26,17,215 oil lamps. The breathtaking display not only captured hearts but also secured two Guinness World Records, one for the largest number of diyas lit and another for synchronized participation in the ritual lighting.
As chants of Jai Shri Ram echoed through the air, tens of thousands of devotees from across India and around the world, filled the city’s lanes, temple courtyards, and riverbanks. Homes and shrines glowed in unison, turning Ayodhya into a living canvas of devotion and light.
Ayodhya earned two Guinness World Records during Deepotsav 2025, one for lighting a record-breaking 26,17,215 oil lamps and another for 2,128 priests and devotees performing the Maa Saryu Aarti simultaneously. Both records were officially verified through drone footage and certification.
The historic feat took place along the banks of the Saryu River, where the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and District Administration orchestrated the grand celebration, marking the world's largest display of oil lamps and the largest group diya aarti ever performed.
An astonishing drone show was also presented at Ram Ki Paidi, captivating the audience at the grand event as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath watched with pride. While the impressive drone show was awe-inspiring, the fireworks illuminated the sky with a milky white brilliance, leaving the attendees amazed.
This magnificent event highlighted the city's spiritual and cultural splendor on a historic level. A significant crowd assembled at Ram ki Paidi along the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya for this landmark occasion. A breathtaking laser and light display lit up the Ram ki Paidi, where it is believed that Lord Rama attained Nirvana on the Saryu River, as thousands of diyas and colorful lights signified the grand Deepotsav celebration.
Over the years, Ayodhya’s Deepotsav has grown in both scale and spirit, with each edition surpassing the last in devotion and the number of lamps lit. The ninth edition in 2025 set a new milestone with over 26.17 lakh diyas, symbolizing prosperity and celebration under Yogi Adityanath’s leadership.
From 1.71 lakh lamps in 2017 to 25.12 lakh in 2024, the steady rise reflects Ayodhya’s cultural resurgence and the state government's role in turning the festival into a beacon of devotion, pride, and progress.
