- By Yashashvi Tak
- Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:17 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya is gearing up for its grand ninth Deepotsav celebration, which promises to surpass previous editions in scale and splendour. Scheduled for Diwali eve on October 19, the event plans to illuminate the Saryu ghats with more than 26 lakh earthen lamps, aiming for a new world record, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
The festival already holds a coveted place in the Guinness World Records. In 2023, it created two milestones, one for the highest number of people performing diya rotation simultaneously, and another for lighting 25,12,585 lamps, a feat jointly organised by the state tourism department and the local administration.
This year’s Deepotsav in Ayodhya is set to be the grandest yet, extending over four days from October 17 to 20. The celebrations will begin with the laying of diyas on October 17, followed by a drone show and a 3D holographic musical laser show from October 18 to 20. The highlight of the festivities, the Deepotsava Maha Arti, will take place on October 19 along the Saryu ghats.
The event has drawn participation from across the region, with volunteers from 28 degree colleges, 30 inter-colleges, and numerous social organisations contributing to the preparations. Organisers have arranged 73,000 litres of oil, 55 lakh cotton wicks, and enlisted 33,000 volunteers to illuminate over 26 lakh diyas across 56 ghats. Of these, 10 lakh diyas are being supplied by industrial units and self-help groups, while 16 lakh diyas are handcrafted by women’s self-help groups and potter families from Ayodhya and neighbouring districts. To maintain cleanliness post-celebration, around 785 workers will be engaged in removing the lamps after the ceremony.
The Diya-Laying Plan Has Been Meticulously Divided:
Ram Ki Paidi: 16 lakh diyas
Extended Ram Ki Paidi (Dharma Path to Puliya): 4.25 lakh diyas
Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat: 4.75 lakh diyas
Bhajan Sandhya Ghat: 5.25 lakh diyas
Laxman Kila Ghat and nearby ghats: 1.25 lakh diyas
Approximately 40 potter families from villages such as Jaisinghpur, Purabazar, and Gosaiganj are involved in crafting handmade lamps. To ensure smooth coordination, 22 committees and dedicated supervision teams have been formed, each assigned to specific ghats to manage diya placement and counting.
Online Pass Booking For Deepotsav And Ram Mandir Darshan
Devotees can book their passes through the Ram Mandir Trust’s official website. A record surge in online bookings has been reported, with thousands of passes reserved within hours. Separate online booking is available for Ram Darshan, and passes for the Ram Darbar are already booked until November 29. The online facility will reopen at 12 midnight on October 29.
Deepotsav AR App
To make the celebration globally interactive, the Deepotsav AR App has been launched on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The free app allows users to experience the festival virtually through interactive storytelling and digital lamp-lighting (Deepdan). Designed for all age groups, the app merges devotion with technology, aligning with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department’s vision of “Developed Uttar Pradesh 2047.”