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The grand celebration of Ayodhya'sDeepotsav made not only one but two Guinness World Records this year. The 9th edition of AyodhyaDeepotsav not only broke the earlier record of lighting up the highest number of diyas, but it also made a world record of the highest number of people performing the Saryu Arti.

As many as 26,17,215 diyas were lit up at the Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand celebrations in the Ram temple town, the UP government said.

Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records, who arrived at the location early, made the announcement after verifying the count of the diyas using drones, a government statement said.

UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat presented the Guinness certificate to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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The award for over 26 lakh diyas was received by achieved jointly by the UP Department of Tourism, the Ayodhya administration, and the RammanoharLohia Avadh University.

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The second award for the most number of people performing 'aarti' simultaneously was jointly achieved by the tourism department, the district administration and the Saryu Aarti Samiti in Ayodhya.

Hours before the lighting of lamps for Deepotsav 2025, minister Jaiveer Singh beat drums and waved a 'Jai Shri Ram' flag, starting a Ramayana-themed tableau procession from the Saket College campus.

Meanwhile, a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram was held at the Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya. During the event, saints and seers lauded CM Yogi's leadership.

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Former MP RamvilasVedanti Maharaj said no one could have ever envisioned such a grand Deepotsav in Ayodhya. But Yogi Adityanath, after becoming the chief minister, turned the impossible into reality.

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"Many leaders have held the post, yet none had even imagined such a magnificent festival of devotion in Ayodhya. While others focused on organising SaifaiMahotsavs and adorning their own homes, Yogi began the tradition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya. With each passing year, the number of lamps continues to grow. Yogi has made Hindus across the world stand tall with pride and fulfilled the long-cherished dreams of national saints," he said.

(With PTI Inputs)

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