28 lakh lamps to illuminate 56 ghats in Ayodhya, new record to be set

Ayodhya, Oct 2025 : Ramnagar Ayodhya is all set to dazzle the world with its faith, culture, and heritage as the ninth edition of Deepotsav 2025 prepares to light up the city like never before. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, nearly 28 lakh lamps will illuminate 56 ghats along the Saryu River, setting a new world record.

For the first time, Laxman Kila Ghat will join the festivities, making the celebration even grander. More than a religious festival, this Deepotsav highlights India’s timeless culture, spirituality, and global unity, while also reinforcing Ayodhya’s status as a key hub for religious tourism.

Laxman Kila Ghat will be illuminated with over 1.25 lakh lamps. Approximately 1.5 lakh lamps will light up Ram Ki Paidi and Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghats, while Bhajan Sandhya Ghat will sparkle with 1.5 lakh lamps, casting a divine glow along the Saryu riverbanks. The centrepiece of the celebration, Ram Ki Paidi, will dazzle with 15–16 lakh lamps, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will light the lamps, as the air reverberates with chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” filling the city with devotional fervour.

In previous years, Ayodhya’s Deepotsav has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. This year, organizers aim to break that record by illuminating 28 lakh lamps. To ensure its success, teams from the government, administration, and local volunteer organizations are working tirelessly. Extensive preparations are underway for lamp decorations, security, cultural performances, and the hospitality of visitors.

Fact File – Deepotsav 2025
Ninth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya
33 lakh lamps arranged
Oil Required: 75,000 litres
Cotton Wicks: 55 lakhs being prepared
Volunteers: 30,000 to receive caps and T-shirts
World Record Goal: 28 lakh lamps to be placed to set a new record

Under the supervision of Prof. Sant Sharan Mishra, Nodal Officer for Deepotsav at Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, 22 committees have been formed to oversee every aspect of the festival. Key committees include coordination, discipline, security, lamp counting, traffic, cleanliness, media and photography, first aid, decoration, rangoli, volunteer ID, and monitoring and control.

Ayodhya Deepotsav is more than a religious festival. It celebrates the ideals of ‘Ramrajya,’ symbolizes the unity of Indian culture, and serves as a platform to spread a message of peace globally. This celebration elevates Ayodhya beyond a city, positioning it as a ‘Global Cultural Capital’. The glow of these lamps will ignite faith, unity, and hope not only along the Saryu riverbanks but also in the hearts of people across India and around the world.