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Ayodhya Gears Up for Grand Deepotsav: 30 Lakh Diyas to Illuminate the City
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:38 PM
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Ayodhya is set to witness an unprecedented illumination with plans to light 30 lakh diyas as part of the Deepotsav celebrations today. The event will also feature a grand Sarayu Maha Aarti.
The holy city of Ayodhya is poised for a spectacular Deepotsav celebration today, marked by the ambitious lighting of 30 lakh earthen lamps. This grand event aims to set a new record for the festival of lights.
In addition to the massive diya illumination, a significant Sarayu Maha Aarti will be performed. A total of 2,147 priests are scheduled to participate in this sacred ritual along the banks of the Sarayu River, adding spiritual fervor to the festivities.
The Deepotsav is a major cultural and religious event for Ayodhya, drawing devotees and tourists alike to witness the city's transformation into a radiant spectacle.
In addition to the massive diya illumination, a significant Sarayu Maha Aarti will be performed. A total of 2,147 priests are scheduled to participate in this sacred ritual along the banks of the Sarayu River, adding spiritual fervor to the festivities.
The Deepotsav is a major cultural and religious event for Ayodhya, drawing devotees and tourists alike to witness the city's transformation into a radiant spectacle.