Ayodhya Illuminated With Over 36 Lakh Diyas Ahead Of Diwali, CM Yogi Adityanath Attends Deepotsav Event

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Last Updated:November 07, 2026, 23:10 IST

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the celebrations by lighting lamps at Ram Ki Paidi.

Ayodhya was lit up with more than 36 lakh earthen lamps on Saturday across 56 ghats, including Ram Ki Paidi as the city celebrated the 10th edition of Deepotsav.

The celebrations along the Saryu riverfront marked another milestone, with nearly 10 lakh more diyas lit compared to last year.

The ninth edition in 2025 had earned two Guinness World Records for lighting 26,17,215 earthen lamps simultaneously and having 2,128 people perform ‘aarti’ together, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the celebrations by lighting lamps at Ram Ki Paidi. The event also featured a laser show with 3D holographic projections, live performances based on the Ramayana and a drone display depicting Lord Ram and scenes from the epic.

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