Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti

On the second record, the Guinness adjudicator said, "With a total of 25,12,585, which translates into just over 25 lakh, UP Tourism, Govt of UP, District Administration of Ayodhya, and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, you are the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest display of oil lamps!" Patel said he was "absolutely delighted" to verify not one but two Guinness World Record titles — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps.

He said that "most people performing diya rotations (aarti) simultaneously" is a brand new record. "This could not have been set up with just one diya so a minimum target of 250 was set," he said.

For the largest display of oil lamps, the previous record was 22,23,676.

"While it is important that we have the numbers it is also important that you follow the guidelines. You have met the guidelines for both records," Patel noted.

Deepostav — a glowing spectacle marked by the lighting of diyas — is being organised in Ayodhya on a day prior to Diwali since 2017 on the banks of the Saryu river that passes through the holy town revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram.