#1 Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir Diwali- Preparing for a World Record with 2.8 Million Diyas
Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir Diwali: Preparing for a World Record with 2.8 Million Diyas
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is going to host its 8th Deepotsav this year in Ayodhya. It is going to be the first Diwali of the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple here. The Diwali of this year is both grand and eco-friendly.
To mark the grandeur of its festival, the UP government aimed to set a world record by lighting diyas at the banks of the Saryu River. It was also announced that special lamps would be used in lighting the Ram Temple. Such lamps will not cause any stains and soot on the walls of the structure and ensure that the diyas are lit for long hours.
The temple complex will have the elaboration of floral decorations at each section, where responsibilities are designated for different types of decorations. The entire lighting, entrance arches, and cleaning has been entrusted to Ashu Shukla, an IG from the Bihar cadre who is retired. This temple is going to shine like a beacon of faith and environmental responsibility.
#2 A Symbol of Cleanliness and Faith
A Symbol of Cleanliness and Faith
The Temple trust wishes Ayodhya to be not just a religious center but an epitome of cleanliness and environmental awareness. To ensure the experience of devotees and visitors is nothing but extraordinary, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has prolonged the viewing hours of the temple for 'Bhavan Darshan' between October 29 and November 1, and it remains open till midnight.
Visitors entering through Gate No. 4B will be able to admire the temple's magnificent decorations. This festival of lights conveys messages of faith, stewardship of the environment, and aesthetic beauty; therefore, Ayodhya's Diwali celebration will become a global event.
#3 Well-coordinated efforts and high volunteer involvement
Well-coordinated efforts and high volunteer involvement
The Vice Chancellor of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Professor Pratibha Goyal, has made the biggest team ever for preparing the event. More than 30,000 volunteers, under the supervision of over 2,000 supervisors, coordinators, and ghat in charges, are decorating 55 ghats along the Saryu River with diyas.
#4 Creating a Swastik with 80,000 Diyas
Creating a Swastik with 80,000 Diyas
The 80,000 diyas forming a Swastik design is being prepared at Ghat Number 10 of Ram Ki Paidi. The event will be the biggest attraction on the celebration day with over 150 volunteers participating.
New World Record to be made on Chhoti Diwali
On 30th October, also referred to as Chhoti Diwali, volunteers from universities and local institutions will come together to break a new world record by lighting 2.8 million diyas in the evening. Organized in 16 x 16 grids with each grid holding 256 diyas, the diyas are placed carefully and lit under the direction of coordinators and ghat in charges.
#5 A Legacy of Faith and National Pride
A Legacy of Faith and National Pride
The consecration of the Idol of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Temple on January 22 marked a milestone in the history of the temple, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for the temple to become the foundation of a "strong, capable, and divine India." The preparations and celebrations for Deepotsav are still ongoing, in this vision and capturing millions' hearts and faith with Ayodhya welcoming its first Diwali at the Ram Mandir.
