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From diyas to laser lights: New records in Ayodhya with 26.17 lakh diyas | In pics

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Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:19 PM IST

Grand Diwali celebrations were held on the banks of the River Saryu in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya as part of Deepotsav.

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Laser and light show underway at Ram ki Paidi at the banks of River Saryu in Ayodhya. ( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:19 PM IST

Laser and light show underway at Ram ki Paidi at the banks of River Saryu in Ayodhya. ( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after receiving two new Guinness World Records created during Deepotsav celebrations for largest display of oil lamps and the most people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:19 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after receiving two new Guinness World Records created during Deepotsav celebrations for largest display of oil lamps and the most people performing simultaneous 'diya' rotation.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath looking at a drone show during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath looking at a drone show during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Thousands of lamps illuminate Ayodhya during the Diwali celebrations in Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Thousands of lamps illuminate Ayodhya during the Diwali celebrations in Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath looks at the the celebrations of Diwali during the Deepotsav in Ayodhya( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath looks at the the celebrations of Diwali during the Deepotsav in Ayodhya( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Performances were held along with grand celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya during Deeptosav on Sunday( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Performances were held along with grand celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya during Deeptosav on Sunday( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Diyas light up Ayodhya during the Deepotsav festivities in Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Diyas light up Ayodhya during the Deepotsav festivities in Uttar Pradesh.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Deepotsav celebrations featured Ramayana-themed tableaux, folk performances, laser shows, and lighting up the city with millions of diyas.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Deepotsav celebrations featured Ramayana-themed tableaux, folk performances, laser shows, and lighting up the city with millions of diyas.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Artists during Ramlila performances in the Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on October 19, Sunday.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists during Ramlila performances in the Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on October 19, Sunday.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:19 PM IST

26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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People performing during the huge celebrations of Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 19, 2025 10:19 PM IST

People performing during the huge celebrations of Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.( Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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