Ayodhya's Ram Temple targets a record 2.5 million diyas this Diwali

As per the latest news reports, the historic city of Ayodhya is all geared up for a truly grand Deepotsav celebration this Diwali, and is aiming to create a Guinness World Record with over 2.5 million diyas (earthen lamps) illuminating the ghats of the sacred Sarayu River. For this, meticulous planning is underway, and the festival is set to be a radiant symbol of devotion, culture, and celebration, reflecting the city’s profound connection to Lord Ram. Reports add that along 'Ram Ki Paidi,' the diyas will be placed in all 55 ghats to create a picturesque riverbank setting. Volunteers are working in full swing to prepare each diya, and set up in 16x16 grids, with 256 diyas per block, which will create a stunning pattern that will run the length of the riverbanks. As such, each ghat will feature rows of diyas set up in a 16×16 grid, amounting to 256 diyas per block. This ambitious endeavour is being carried out by more than 30,000 committed volunteers from Awadh University, its associated colleges, and neighbourhood non-profit organisations. About 2.8 million diyas will have been set up and lit in just two days, with the goal of having at least 2.5 million lamps aglow to set a global record. Since it is the first Diwali with Lord Ram enshrined in the recently dedicated Ram Temple in Ayodhya, this year's Deepotsav is particularly significant. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is personally supervising the preparation, and aims to make it a spectacular sight reminding the divine welcome of Lord Ram in Treta Yuga.