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DIWALI IN INDIA 2024

Ayodhya creates two Guinness World Records

as India shines and dazzles with lights

A laser and light show lit up Saryu Ghat, with diyas and vibrant lights enhancing the

riverbank’s beauty. A key feature of the event was a narration of Ram Leela, presented

through a captivating sound and light display

OUR BUREAU
New Delhi/Ayodhya
rom the bustling streets of Delhi to the se-
rene ghats of Varanasi to mesmerizing Tamil
FNadu and every state of India, the whole na-
tion is celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali with
great fervor and enthusiasm. Whether its Laxmi
Puja or bursting of crackers, people in all over the
nation are engaged in the festivities and the en-
chanting rituals.
Visuals from Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Ma-
harashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Uttar
Pradesh, etc. have shown the states engulfed in the
celebrations and festivities ritual.
Visuals from ‘Pink City’ Jaipur shows the city
illuminated in colorful lights on the occasion of Di-
wali while people in Lucknow offered prayers to
Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi at their resi-
dences, on this festive occasion.
People in Kolkata, Thoothukudi, Bathinda,
Lucknow, Aligarh, Nellore, Pune, Hyderabad,
Kottayam, Vishakhapatnam, etc. burst crackers as
they celebrate the joyous festival Diwali.
In Delhi, devotees offered prayers at Sree
Vinayaka temple in Sarojini Nagar, Pracheen Ha- Lakhs of diyas illuminated along the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya as part of the grand Deepotsav celebrations,
numan Mandir in Connaught Place and Shri Lax- in Ayodhya on Wednesday (ANI)
mi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir). Several areas
of Delhi illuminated in colorful lights on the occa- President Droupadi Murmu and extended her Di- the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar
sion of Diwali. wali greetings. PM Modi met President Murmu Pradesh, and the Ayodhya District Administration.
In contrary to most of the people, Birla Mandir at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali. Guinness World Records official Nischal Bar-
in Delhi is celebrating Diwali on November 1. The Prime Minister also met Vice President Jag- ot commented on Ayodhya’s Deepotsav and Saryu
Priest Lal Chand Sharma at Birla Mandir said that deep Dhankhar and extended blessings on Diwa- Aarti, stating, “The adjudicator from Guinness
at least ten scriptures testified that Diwali should li. He celebrated Diwali with the brave personnel World Records certified both attempts. The first
be celebrated tomorrow on November 1, hence from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force at Lakki attempt involved the largest gathering of people
the temple is celebrating Diwali on November 1. Nala in the Creek Area of Kutch, Gujarat. performing a diya rotation, with 1,121 participants,
“As it is well known that the festival of lights On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, several setting the record for the largest aarti gathering.
Diwali, is a 5-day long program of our Indian cul- sports stars shared their heartfelt wishes, spreading The second record was for the largest display of
ture, out of which we have already celebrated the joy and positivity. Former Indian cricketer Sachin oil lamps, with 25,12,585 diyas. We created new re-
day of Dhanteras on the 29th...We at Birla Mandir Tendulkar extended his warm Diwali greetings, cords for both attempts.”
are celebrating Diwali on 1st November...At least emphasizing the importance of being a source of A laser and light show lit up Saryu Ghat, with
ten scriptures testify that Deepawali should be cel- joy in someone’s life. diyas and vibrant lights enhancing the riverbank’s
ebrated tomorrow on 1st November...I extend my Earlier, on the eve of Diwali, two Guinness beauty. A key feature of the event was a narration
best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Deep- World Records--the largest aarti gathering and the of Ram Leela, presented through a captivating
awali...” Sharma said. largest display of oil lamps--were set during the sound and light display.
Meanwhile, from political strain to film frater- eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya. This spectacular visual event was part of the Ayo-
nity and sports amenity, wishes and greetings from The records included the highest number of dhya Deepotsav 2024 celebrations, now a hallmark
several legends poured in for citizens of the coun- people performing a simultaneous ‘diya’ rotation for the city. Thousands gathered along the banks
try on this festive eve. and the largest display of oil lamps, with a total of the Saryu River, where 25 lakh diyas symbolized
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on of 25,12,585 diyas. This event was organized by the victory of light over darkness, fostering unity.

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