Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 30, 2024, 10:20 PM
Ayodhya Deepotsav: Ayodhya's Diwali has created a new history this time, in which the light of millions of diyas filled the city with a supernatural aura. This event has got a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, especially when 2,512,585 diyas were lit simultaneously. This record of this Diwali of Ayodhya was made possible under the reconstruction of Ram temple and the plan of the Uttar Pradesh government, which makes this time's event even more special.Organization and preparation of grand DeepotsavLike every year, this time too the Uttar Pradesh government left no stone unturned to make the Diwali of Ayodhya divine and grand. Lakhs of domestic and foreign tourists flocked to Ayodhya to witness this holy occasion. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Ayodhya administration had started preparations for this mega event several months ago. The Chief Minister himself prepared the outline of this historic event, in which it was decided that this time 28 lakh diyas would be lit on the banks of the Saryu river. For this, a total of 55 ghats of Saryu were decorated. Although the target was to light 28 lakh diyas, in the final count, more than 25 lakh 12 thousand diyas were lit, which mesmerized the crowd.Place in Guinness Book of World RecordsIt was not common to see such a huge event, and hence officials of the Guinness Book of World Records also arrived specially to see this Deepotsav. After completing all the formalities during this event, it was recorded in the Guinness World Records. According to the Ayodhya administration, not only the 55 ghats of Saryu, but also the Ramjanmabhoomi complex spread over 70 acres was specially decorated to make Deepotsav divine. This amazing series of lamps gave an ethereal look to the birthplace of Lord Rama and the Ram temple under construction, which seemed alive like a bride.30 ml oil used in every diyaThis time, 30 ml mustard oil was poured in each diya, whereas last year 40 ml oil was used per diya. Despite the increase in the number of diyas, an attempt was made to keep the oil consumption low. Thus, a total of 91,000 liters of mustard oil was used, which was the same as last year. This balance also reflects awareness towards the environment and resources.Significance of the divine and grand DeepotsavThis Diwali of Ayodhya is not only a symbol of spirituality and cultural prosperity, but it also reflects the importance of Indian tradition and civilization all over the world. This scene of the Saryu river decorated with millions of diyas was giving the feeling of heaven on earth. The organization of Deepotsav has proved that the Diwali of Ayodhya is not only a festival, but a symbol of cultural and religious heritage. With the construction of Ram temple, this event has become even more historic, which will be inspirational for the people of India and the whole world in the years to come.This grand event has not only created a record, but has also given a new dimension to Indian culture and heritage on the international stage.