Diwali 2021: Ayodhya glitters with diyas as state observes Deepotsav
The majestic banks of the Saryu in Ayodhya was illuminated with 0.94 million earthen lamps as part of the Deepotsav
The majestic banks of the Saryu in Ayodhya was illuminated with 0.94 million earthen lamps as part of the Deepotsav delebrations in Uttar Pradesh. With this the chief minister Yogi Adityanath-led UP government created a Guinness world record for illuminating the largest number of earthen lamps at one place.
People watch a laser show on the banks of the river Sarayu during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of the of Diwali in Ayodhya.(AFP)
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The Guinness Book of World Records team handed over the certificate to chief minister Yogi Adityanath who held it up high with both hands for the public to view it.(HT Photo)
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Out of 12 lakh diyas that were lit across the state, 9,51,000 earthen lamps were lit on the bank of the Saryu river in Ayodhya.(AFP)
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