INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The city of Ayodhya in northern India set a new Guinness World Record during its Diwali celebrations on October 30, 2024
Volunteers lit 2.51 million clay oil lamps along the banks of the Saryu River
together to create this stunning visual spectacle
They arranged the lamps in a systematic pattern along 55 riverfront steps
The illuminated stretch extended for 1.5 kilometers, creating a mesmerizing sight for onlookers.The event required significant resources
Organizers used approximately 91,000 liters of mustard oil to fuel the lamps
This massive undertaking transformed Ayodhya into a dazzling city of lights for the evening.Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights,
holds great significance in Hindu culture
It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil
Celebration of Light and Tradition
It marked the first Diwali since the inauguration of a controversial Hindu temple in the city
The temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, opened nine months earlier on the site of a former mosque.The festivities included more than just the
Organizers arranged a laser show depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic
An eco-friendly fireworks display lit up the sky
group of 1,100 priests performed a special prayer ceremony along the riverbanks
Folk cultural performances drew pilgrims to the streets
These elements combined to create a vibrant and immersive celebration.Security measures were heightened for the event
Authorities deployed paramilitary commandos, bomb detectors, and dog squads
They also used face-recognition technology and real-time monitoring drones to ensure public safety.The main Diwali celebrations across India
took place on Thursday, November 1
ability to organize large-scale cultural celebrations
It also highlighted the ongoing importance of traditional festivals in modern Indian society
The record-breaking display attracted international attention to Ayodhya and its significance in Hindu culture.As India continues to balance
tradition with modernization, events like this serve as a bridge between past and present
