Diwali 2022: Ayodhya sets new world record by lighting over 15 lakh diyas | PHOTOS, VIDEOS
Diwali 2022: More than 17 lakh earthen diyas lit up, presenting a mesmerising view on the banks of Saryu river at Ayodhya, it seemed like heaven on earth. This also broke the record of lighting the most diyas on Diwali in Ayodhya
The divine scene of the return of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya was recreated on Sunday in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a sea of people at the Ram Katha Park.
More than 17 lakh earthen diyas lit up, presenting a mesmerising view on the banks of Saryu river at Ayodhya, it seemed like heaven on earth. This also broke the record of lighting the most diyas on Diwali in Ayodhya. The reflection of the diyas in the Saryu river provided a breathtaking view while the laser show lit up the skies. Ayodhya rose in unison to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.
Uttar Pradesh | Earthern lamps lit up on the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebrations, on the eve of #Diwali pic.twitter.com/VlcU4ABOYC
— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2022
As the representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records announced the establishment of the record, the entire city of Ayodhya echoed with the chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram.’ Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the certificate and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on his achievement. It is noteworthy that as many as 1.71 lakh lamps were lit in 2017, the year Deepotsav started in Uttar Pradesh under the Yogi Adityanath government. Since then the number is continuously increasing to 3.01 lakh in 2018, 4.04 lakh in 2019, 6.06 lakh in 2020, and 9.41 lakh in 2021.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya witnesses laser show as lakhs of earthen lamps light up the Saryu river. pic.twitter.com/pn4ohYmzpg
— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit five 'diyas' of ghee at the Ram Janambhoomi temple where he offered prayers on his arrival.
The lighting of diyas was symbolic of 'Deepotsav'.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses sound and laser show in Ayodhya
(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/eL0gg82JiV
— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2022
Soon after his arrival in Ayodhya on Sunday evening, PM Modi went to the Ram Janambhoomi temple where he offered prayers and then inspected the construction work at the temple site. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
He also lit a 'diya' here and then interacted with the team involved in temple construction. The Prime Minister then proceeded to the Ram Katha Park where he performed 'abhishek' of Lord Ram.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that Lord Ram belonged to the entire country and it was the duty of every countryman to follow the path shown by Lord Ram.He added that one should learn from Lord Ram on how to get and give dignity and take everyone together.
"Our constitution also talks about inclusiveness and of fundamental rights and duties. This Diwali is special for all of us because it comes in 'Amrit Kaal', which marks 75 years of independence," he said.
Modi added that Lord Ram, Ram Lila, Deepotsav and research on Lord Ram was spreading the message of Lord Ram worldwide.
He said that cultural development was leading to all-round development.
"The Nishad Raj Park and Queen Hoe Memorial are examples of this. This kind of development will not only strengthen ties between people but will also generate employment," he added.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that it was with the inspiration of the Prime Minister that he started the Deepotsav programme in 2017 and the event has become bigger with each passing year.
He added that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor and the upcoming Krishna corridor in Mathura were also projects that were being completed with the inspiration of the Prime Minister.
Modi then performed 'aarti' at the banks of Saryu river after which the people were treated to a scintillating display of green fireworks and laser show.
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