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LUCKNOW: An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, where a full-scale emergency was declared on Monday evening after a Mayday call by the pilot. Flight IX 1523 was travelling from Bagdogra in West Bengal to Delhi. It was flying above the Ghaghara river in Ambedkar Nagar district at around 4.58 pm when the pilots claimed to have detected what they believed to be smoke emanating from the aircraft's avionics panels in the cabin ...Read More >
Ayodhya (UP), Dec 16 (PTI) The last rites of Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti were performed with 'jal samadhi' (immersion) in the Saryu river here on Tuesday amid Vedic chanting. Devotees showered flowers on Vedanti's funeral procession at several places as it passed through the town. The procession began from his residence, passed through Janki Mahal and reached the main road. On Ram Path, darshan of the Ram temple and Hanumangarhi shrine was offered from o ...Read More >
Ayodhya, Dec 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Hindu Dham ashram on Tuesday to pay tribute to former MP Dr. Ram Vilas Das Vedanti, who passed away in Rewa yesterday. Adityanath paid his final respect to Dr. Vedanti. In his message, CM Yogi said that Vedanti ji's entire life was dedicated to the work of Lord Ram. He attained salvation from this mortal body while reciting the Ramayana. He participated in every movement for the Ram Janmabhoomi. CM said he was a part of ...Read More >
BJP leaders swiftly criticised Yadav, arguing that his statements reflect political appeasement at the expense of cultural traditions.Source : ANI Union Minister Giriraj Singh has hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, labelling him an "enemy of sanatanis" after Yadav's controversial comments on the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations. Singh criticised Yadav for having a "problem with Diwali but not with Christmas", following the opposition leader's questioning of the Yogi Adityanath- ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. 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 perform ...Read More >
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 >
Lucknow, Oct 20 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated in Uttar Pradesh with enthusiasm and traditional gaiety today. Lamps and lights lit up cities and towns, fairs and festivities, as people worshipped Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Almost every house in the state has been decorated with colourful lights while children and elders wore new clothes to celebrate the occasion. Diwali in UP is celebrated too in honour of Lord Ram returning to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile on t ...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: As the city of Ayodhya celebrated Deepotsav ahead of Diwali, which marks the homecoming of Lord Ram, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a blistering attack on Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party. CM Yogi's criticism centered on the Samajwadi Party government's order to fire on the karsevaks marching toward the Babri Masjid under Mulayam Singh as the Chief Minister during the Ram Mandir movement. The Chief Minister remarked that while the Samajwadi Party government ordere ...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 >
Lucknow: The holy city of Ayodhya turned into a sea of shimmering light on Sunday evening as 33,000 dedicated volunteers came together to light 26.17 lakh earthen lamps on the ghats of the Saryu, setting a new Guinness World Record during the ninth edition of Deepotsav.The volunteers, students from various schools, colleges, and Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, worked tirelessly to ensure that every diya burned brightly at the same time. From early morning preparations to the breathtaking mom ...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 (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...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(UP), Oct 19 (PTI) The Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya reverberated with devotion on Sunday as the festive spirit of Deepotsav 2025 peaked. During the symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, a grand ceremony, seers extended their greetings and gratitude to the chief minister, as chants of faith and national pride filled the air, a press statement read. Former MP Ramvilas Vedanti Maharaj said no one could have ever envisioned such a grand Deepotsav in Ayodhya. But Yogi Adityanath, after becoming the c ...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 >
Ayodhya's Deepotsav this year will be a spectacular blend of tradition and technology. Over 1,100 indigenous drones will illuminate the skies, recreating scenes from the Ramayana. This will be complemented by mesmerizing 3-D holographic laser shows. More than 26 lakh earthen lamps will also light up the ghats of Ram Ki Paidi, promising a grand celebration for devotees. This year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya promises a stunning fusion of tradition and technology, with 1,100 indigenous drones lighting ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 19 (Maxim News): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks questioning the need to spend large sums on lighting diyas and candles during Diwali, calling his statement "shocking" and "insensitive" towards Hindu traditions. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp A controversy erupted after Yadav said on Saturday, "Throughout the world, cities become beautifully illuminated during Christmas, and this festive lighting ...Read More >
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya is gearing up for its grand ninth Deepotsav celebration, which promises to surpass previous editions in scale and splendour. Scheduled for Diwali eve on October 19, the event plans to illuminate the Saryu ghats with more than 26 lakh earthen lamps, aiming for a new world record, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. The festival already holds a coveted place in the Guinness World Records. In 2023, it created two milestones, one for the highest number of peop ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Preparations are underway to set not one, but two world records this time in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, 21,000 devotees gathered for the Saryu Aarti, creating a record for the largest number of participants in an Aarti anywhere in the world. Organisers confirmed that a Guinness Book of World Records team was present during the event to verify the record claim. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing to set another world record on Sunday evening by lighting 26,11,101 lamps a ...Read More >
Lucknow: Hectic preparations are underway across Ayodhya for the success of Sunday's Deepotsav with volunteers giving final touches to the ghats. In all, 26.11 Lakh diyas will be illuminated along the Ram Ki Paidi and 56 other ghats this year. The state is eyeing to scale up its Guinness World Record with a new target.Describing it as a 'people's celebration', officials said over 33,000 volunteers along with locals are working in coordination to complete arrangements before the final rehearsal o ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Ayodhya is readying itself for this year's Deepotsav, with 2.8 million lamps set to illuminate 56 ghats, creating a spectacular visual along the Sarayu River, as per an official statement. Approximately 33,000 volunteers, including students, teachers, and residents, are working tirelessly to decorate the ghats. A major attraction this year will be a 32-foot-tall Pushpak Viman at Ram Ki Paidi, showcasing scenes from the Ramayana and giving visi ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Ayodhya is glowing with energy and faith as preparations for Deepotsav 2025 enter the final stage. The banks of the Saryu are being turned into a sea of light, with 26,11,101 diyas set to be lit on October 19. The sight is expected to create another Guinness World Record for the temple town. This year's Deepotsav is being powered by the people. About 33,000 volunteers, including students, teachers and local organisations, are working under the supervision of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh ...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 >
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