Diwali 2024: Ayodhya aims to create a new record by lighting more than 25 lakh lamps. (Image: X)
Ayodhya It is known for Diwali celebrations and this year is going to be even more special as the city aims to create a Guinness World Record with over 2.5 million lamps illuminating the ghats of the Saryu River. Preparations for this are going on.
According to reports, lamps will be placed at all the 55 ghats along with ‘Ram Ki Pauri’ to create an authentic ambiance along the river bank. Many volunteers are working day and night to make this possible. They are setting up a 16×16 grid with 256 lamps per block. This will create a wonderful pattern.
Over 30,000 volunteers from Avadh University and local non-profit organizations are actively engaged in the preparations. This Diwali is also special because it is the first celebration after the consecration ceremony of Ramlala in the newly constructed temple.
According to reports, the festival is expected to draw thousands of pilgrims and tourists from across the world as the city, long known as the birthplace of Ram, prepares to celebrate the return of its Lord to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Yes, every street is decorated. The glow of thousands of lamps and lamps.
If you are planning to visit Ayodhya for Diwali, then do visit these places.
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
At the center of all Ayodhya itineraries is the newly-opened Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the consecration ceremony of which has made the city the biggest travel hotspot in the state.
ram ki paadi
Every year on the occasion of Deepotsav, the banks of Saryu River in Ayodhya are decorated with millions of lamps.
Hanuman Garhi
Situated on a hill, this ancient temple dedicated to Hanuman offers panoramic views of Ayodhya. Local people tell how Lord Hanuman lived here to protect Ayodhya.
rose garden
Gulab Bari is a rose garden and mausoleum in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It houses the tomb of Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Awadh.
Dashrath Mahal
Located a short distance from Hanuman Garhi, the historic Dasharatha Palace was the residence of King Dasharatha, and is where Rama spent his childhood with his family.
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