Deepotsav 2021: Ayodhya lights 9 lakh diyas, sets world record

The Uttar Pradesh government has created a world record by lighting over nine lakh diyas in Ayodhya along the Saryu River on November 3. Apart from this, over three lakh diyas were lit separately at different places in the Hindu holy city.

With over nine lakh diyas lit along the Saryu river during 'Deepotsav 2021', another world record has been created in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees are seen lighting earthen lamps on the bank of Saryu River during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo

The event was graced by the CM Yogi Adityanath, who also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 661 crore. Credit: PTI Photo

Colourful lights and laser show were organised as part of the Deepotsav on the occasion of Diwali. Credit: PTI Photo

The event also entered Guinness World Records for the

Apart from this, three lakh diyas (earthen lamps) were lit separately at different places in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees witness laser show on the bank of Saryu River during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo

Hundreds of volunteers light earthen lamps at Ram Ki Pauri on the occasion of Deepotsav festival, in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo

An aerial view of Saryu River during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya. Credit: PTI Photo