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AYODHYA, Oct 20: In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum. The city etched its name into the annals of history by setting two Guinness World Records -- 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) illuminated the riverbanks, while 2,128 devotees performed a synchronised aarti, creating a spectacle of spiritual fe ...Read More >

Ayodhya: In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum. The city etched its name into the annals of history by setting two Guinness World Records -- 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) illuminated the riverbanks, while 2,128 devotees performed a synchronised aarti, creating a spectacle of spiritual fervour an ...Read More >

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram, saying that over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. He urged unity, vigilance against divisive elements, and shared his morning visit to a sanitation workers' colony, distributing sweets, reflecting the spirit of celebration and community. Addressing a public gathering, CM Yogi said, "Over ...Read More >

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights. Addressing the public, CM Yogi said, "On the occasion of Diwali, I have come here to wish all the sisters and brothers a Happy Diwali and to distribute sweets to them on behalf of ...Read More >

Deepotsav: Ayodhya acquires two Guinness world records certificates in 2025 Ayodhya achieved two Guinness World Records during Deepotsav 2025 by lighting 26,17,215 diyas along the Saryu River and conducting the world's largest Saryu Aarti with 2,128 devotees. Over 30,000 volunteers participated in the event. On the eve of Deepotsav, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Depa ...Read More >

The Guinness certificate was presented to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath by the state's tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh and principal secretary Amrit Abhijat. The display of lit earthen diyas, the largest ever so far, was presented jointly by the UP Department of Tourism, the Ayodhya administration, and the Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University. Earlier in the day, a huge procession was also taken out in Ayodhya on the occasion of deepotsav and chhoti Diwali on Sunday, in ...Read More >

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the eve of Deepotsav, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with the Ayodhya District Administration. In the largest display of oil lamps, 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River. During the event, many participants engaged in a simultaneous 'diya' rotation. According to off ...Read More >

Ayodhya (UP), Oct 19 (PTI) Ayodhya witnessed a spectacle on Sunday evening as Deepotsav 2025 illuminated the holy city with 26,17,215 lamps, marking the ninth edition of the grand celebration. Devotees from across India and abroad filled the city with chants of "Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram." Devotees offered prayers along the banks of the Saryu river, while temples, lanes, and homes across Ayodhya glimmered, according to an official statement. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadershi ...Read More >

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: In a breathtaking display of devotion and grandeur, Ayodhya set two new Guinness World Records during this year's Deepotsav celebrations held on the banks of the Saryu River. The city lit a staggering 26.17 lakh diyas (2.617 million oil lamps) and saw 2,128 people perform aarti together, both accomplishments officially certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. This year's Deepotsav not only honoured the spiritual traditions of Diwali but also positioned Ayodhya as ...Read More >

Ayodhya, Oct 19 (UNI) Ayodhya illuminated the world once again as Deepotsav 2025 scripted yet another golden chapter in history. The divine banks of the Saryu glowed with 2,617,215 oil lamps, officially earning Uttar Pradesh two new Guinness World Records -- for the Largest Display of Oil Lamps and for the Most People Performing Diya Rotations simultaneously. The Guinness World Records adjudicator, Richard Stenning, announced the recognition amid thunderous applause, saying, "Today we have wit ...Read More >

AYODHYA(UP): Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed 'aarti' together for the grand celebrations in the temple town, the Uttar Pradesh government said. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records made the announcement after verifying the count of the diyas using drones, a government statement said. UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat presented ...Read More >

Ayodhya witnessed a radiant celebration on Sunday (October 19) as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the ninth edition of Deepotsav, marked by the lighting of over 26 lakh diyas across 56 ghats- a spectacle aiming for a new Guinness World Record. The event showcased Ayodhya's cultural grandeur and spiritual heritage, attracting thousands of devotees and volunteers. As part of the evening's festivities, Chief Minister Adityanath performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, M ...Read More >

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): Actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is basking in the success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', visited Varanasi on Friday and attended the Ganga aarti there. He also performed puja at the ghat. On paying a sacred visit to Varanasi, Rishab told ANI, "This is my second visit here. The first time, I came with my family. When we began working on Kantara, we had made a promise to ourselves that we would come here one day to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva."' ...Read More >

Ayodhya, October 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe. During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and br ...Read More >

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 5 (ANI): Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti ceremony at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. His attendance drew attention among devotees. In early morning hours, Dhawan arrived at the temple wearing Bhagva Vastra as he joined other devotees in offering prayers and observing the symbolic ash-based ritual (bhasma aarti) inside the temple premises. The serene ambience, heavy wit ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Continuing the Gorakshpeeth tradition of reverence towards 'matri shakti', Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanyapujan' ritual on Wednesday, on the occasion of 'Mahanavami' of Sharadiya Navratri. Yogi washed feet of nine young girls, symbolising nine forms of Goddess Durga, adorned them with 'chunari', performed 'aarti' and offered flowers, gifts and 'dakshina'. He also washed the feet of a six-month-old infant and blessed her, while a young boy dres ...Read More >

Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >

Mumbai: The city will celebrate Dussehra, the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival, with immersions of Goddess Durga idols, Ramlila performances, and the burning of Ravana effigies. Iconic Venues Set Ablaze Effigies will be set on fire at several locations, including Girgaon Chowpatty and Ram Lila Maidan, Malad West. The Shree Adarsh Ramlila Samiti will burn a 50-feet tall Ravana on Thursday evening as the festival's grand finale. At Zakaria Road, Malad, members of the 70-member Shre ...Read More >

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami, the ninth and final day of the Sharadiya Navratri, devotees across the country gathered in large numbers to offer prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga known as the granter of all supernatural powers (siddhis). In Varanasi, thousands of devotees thronged the Siddhmata Temple in Siddhamata Gali near Golghar since the early hours of the morning. The atmosphere was filled with chants of "Jai Mata ...Read More >

PM Narendra Modi at the Kali Bari temple in Delhi's CR Park New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited a Durga Puja pandal in south Delhi's CR Park neighbourhood on the auspicious occasion of Ashtami. He offered prayers to Goddess Durga amid chanting of mantras. The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the iconic Kali Bari temple in the area. He then attended the celebrations held according to traditional Bengali culture. Heavy security arrangements were in place in view of P ...Read More >
Jaipur: The sudden heavy downpour Tuesday evening disrupted cultural programmes at Durga Puja pandals and ruined the efforts and investments of artisans making Ravana effigies.Artisans from distant towns had come to work in Jaipur for the past two months on hundreds of Ravana effigies. With Dussehra just two days away, the unexpected rain submerged their workspaces, washing away their hard work and hopes for good earnings.Meanwhile, several Durga Puja pandals saw evening programmes curtailed or ...Read More >

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a rare and symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi immersed himself in the festive spirit of Maha Ashtami by visiting Chittaranjan Park, the cultural heartland of Delhi's Bengali community, to participate in the Durga Puja celebrations. The visit, marked by spiritual reverence and cultural camaraderie, was hailed as a moment of national unity and cultural inclusivity. PM Modi arrived at the iconic Kali Bari temple complex in the evening, where he of ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During his visit to CR Park, the Prime Minister visited the Kali Bari temple and offered prayers. Following this, Prime Minister Modi went to the Durga Puja pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society and paid obeisance to Maa Durga. He also performed 'aarti' of Maa ...Read More >

Kolkata, September 30: Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Durga Puja festival, is being celebrated with immense devotion across West Bengal on Tuesday. Large crowds of devotees thronged temples and puja pandals in various parts of the state, including Murshidabad, Kolaghat, East Midnapore, and Kolkata, to offer prayers and participate in rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. In Murshidabad, the Ashtami Durga Puja was organised by the Arunachal Durga Puja Committee, a women-led ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Coal Employees' Sarvajanik Durga Puja Mandal, CMPDI Complex, Jaripatka, proudly celebrated its 35th year of devotion and festivity with grandeur on the sacred evening of Maha Sasthi. Marking this momentous milestone, the event was graced by distinguished personalities including WCL CMD Jai Prakash Dwivedi, and MECL CMD ID Narayan.The inauguration ceremony was an embodiment of tradition and reverence, as the sacred puja was performed with intense devotion and fervour, drawing a large ...Read More >

Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): As Navratri festivities light up the country, the state government has permitted food stalls and other businesses to remain open till the early morning hours, a move that has been welcomed by vendors and traders who said it would significantly boost their earnings during the festive season. The move has been welcomed by vendors and traders who consider it profitable for their business. Also Read | 'Expectations vs Reality': Smriti Irani Shares H ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Aarti was performed at Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir in Chhatarpur, Delhi on the seventh day of Navratri. The aarti ceremony took place on the occasion of Shardiya Navratri on Monday morning, drawing a significant gathering of devotees who came together to offer their prayers to the goddess. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered heartfelt obeisance at the feet of Devi Maa, invoking her divine blessings for the nation. Also Read | Ka ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Aarti was performed at Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir in Chhatarpur, Delhi on the seventh day of Navratri. The aarti ceremony took place on the occasion of Shardiya Navratri on Monday morning, drawing a significant gathering of devotees who came together to offer their prayers to the goddess. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered heartfelt obeisance at the feet of Devi Maa, invoking her divine blessings for the nation. In a message r ...Read More >
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