Ayodhya all decked-up on Diwali. See pics!


2023/11/13 09:40:46 IST

Diwali 2023

    Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik Maas, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.

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Deepotsav

    ‘Deepotsav’ was organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali.

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Ayodhya “Amazing, unforgettable”

    “The energy emanating from this is spreading new zeal and enthusiasm throughout India,” PM Narendra Modi captioned the pics on his X account.

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New Guinness World Record

    By lighting around 22.23 lakh Diyas (earthen lamps) during Deepotsav 2023, the temple town beat its previous global record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit on Diwali eve last year and achieved a new Guinness world record.

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Puja Pandal

    A puja pandal displaying the architecture of Ayodhya Ram Temple was set up on the eve of the Diwali festival.

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