Diwali / Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: Over 26 Lakh Diyas to Light Up City on November 7

As per reports, Rajesh Kumar said that Deepotsav is a major event held in Ayodhya around Diwali, and preparations are underway to make it grander than in previous years. A meeting was held with the police, administration, and other departments involved in the event.

He said that police personnel and everyone contributing to the event were briefed about their responsibilities and instructed to complete their assigned tasks on time.

“Especially, the cleanliness work that is yet to be completed has been prioritised, and directions have also been issued to clean the ghats. We will work on making the city cleaner, carry out painting work, and ensure that Ayodhya gets a beautiful look,” he said.

He added, “We will also complete the work of making the diyas. We will try to make all the arrangements in a grand manner.”Deepotsav 2025 witnessed two new Guinness World Records--one for the most people performing simultaneous diya rotations and another for the largest display of oil lamps. A total of 26,17,215 diyas were lit by the Department of Tourism, district administration and Ayodhya authorities.

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Every year, Ayodhya celebrates Deepotsav by illuminating the city with countless earthen lamps, recreating the traditional welcome believed to have been accorded to Lord Ram upon his return to Ayodhya.

The city will be adorned with elaborate lighting, themed decorations and cultural tableaux depicting scenes from the Ramayan.

The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over injustice.

(IANS)