Noida / Ayodhya: Ayodhya is once again poised to captivate the world with its faith, culture, and heritage. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 9th edition of Deepotsav 2025 is shaping up to be the most spectacular and historic celebration to date.
On the banks of the Saryu River, 28 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) will be arranged across 56 ghats and around 26 lakh diyas will be lit simultaneously, setting a new Guinness World Record. For the first time, Lakshman Qila Ghat will be part of the celebration, glowing with over 4.25 lakh lamps.
A global symbol of faith and culture
Deepotsav is more than a religious festival. It’s a vibrant showcase of India’s Sanatan culture, spirituality, and the ideal of universal brotherhood. Under CM Yogi’s vision, the event aims to establish Ayodhya as a global hub for religious tourism. Millions of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad are expected to witness the divine glow. Chief Minister Adityanath will personally light the ceremonial lamp, filling the city with chants of Jai Shri Ram.
Sea of Lamps: Major highlights
Ram Ki Paidi – The main attraction with 15–16 lakh diyas illuminating the entire stretch
Bhajan Sandhya Ghat – 5.5 lakh diyas creating a mesmerizing glow
Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat – 4.5 lakh diyas lighting up the banks
Lakshman Qila Ghat – Making its debut with 4.25 lakh diyas
Breaking previous records
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav already holds a Guinness World Record, but this year, the target is to surpass it by lighting 28 lakh lamps. To make it possible, 22 committees including coordination, security, cleanliness, traffic, cultural and volunteer management, are working round the clock under the direction of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University’s nodal officer Prof. Sant Sharan Mishra.
Fact File – Deepotsav 2025
Edition: 9th Deepotsav, Ayodhya
Total lamps arranged: 33 lakh
Oil required: 75,000 litres
Cotton wicks:55 lakh
Volunteers: 30,000
World record goal: 28 lakh diyas to be lit simultaneously
Spiritual and National Significance
Deepotsav is not just about lighting lamps; it’s about illuminating hearts with the ideals of Ram Rajya, unity, and peace.
It symbolizes India’s cultural harmony and sends a message of hope and brotherhood to the world.
This festival transforms Ayodhya from a city of faith into a global cultural capital, where the glow of millions of diyas reflects the eternal light of devotion and humanity.