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Ayodhya's 10th Deepotsav to Light 26 Lakh Diyas on Nov 7
Ayodhya prepares for its 10th Deepotsav on November 7, with over 26 lakh diyas planned and ghats getting a cleanliness and beautification makeover.
Key Highlights:
- Ayodhya is preparing for its 10th Deepotsav, with over 26 lakh earthen lamps to be lit on November 7.
- Volunteers from Avadh University will assist with arrangements alongside police and administration.
- Cleanliness, painting and beautification work at Ram Ki Paidi and other ghats is nearing completion.
- Deepotsav 2025 set two Guinness World Records, including the largest display of oil lamps with 26,17,215 diyas lit.
- The festival recreates the traditional welcome believed to have greeted Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya.
A Milestone Edition in the Making
Preparations for the 10th edition of Deepotsav have intensified across Ayodhya, with authorities planning to light more than 26 lakh earthen lamps on November 7. As the festival approaches its tenth year, the scale of coordination involved, spanning volunteers, police, administration and multiple government departments, reflects how significantly the event has grown since its inception.
Volunteers and Officials Join Forces
Volunteers from Avadh University are set to assist with on-ground arrangements this year, working alongside police personnel and administrative staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. Divisional Commissioner Rajesh Kumar confirmed that a coordination meeting was held with police, administration and other departments involved in organising the event. "In the meeting, police personnel and everyone contributing to the event were told about their responsibilities and how they need to complete them," Kumar told IANS.
Why the Tenth Edition Carries Extra Weight
A tenth anniversary edition often becomes an occasion for organisers to exceed previous benchmarks, and Ayodhya's Deepotsav appears to be following that pattern. Having already secured two Guinness World Records in its ninth edition, the event now carries an added layer of expectation, both from residents who have watched the festival evolve into a globally recognised spectacle, and from officials keen to sustain that momentum. Kumar's emphasis on making this year "more grand than previous editions" suggests organisers are conscious of the event's growing symbolic weight beyond Ayodhya itself, as a marker of the city's transformation and religious significance.
