Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:11pm on 19 Oct 2025,Sunday India Global
The holy city of Ayodhya set two Guinness World Records during Deepotsav 2025 by lighting 26,17,215 diyas along the Saryu river and for the most people performing diya rotation. The spectacular event, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, filled the city with devotion and celebration. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Guinness certificates and said the festival reflects the victory of truth and faith. The evening featured dazzling laser, light, and drone shows, watched by thousands of devotees. Deepotsav, which began in 2017, continues to grow each year as a global symbol of Ayodhya’s spiritual pride. (PC: India Today)