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Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of Indians began celebrating …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Millions Light Earthen Oil Lamps in India, Setting Guinness World Record

Associated Press

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps at dusk on the banks of the river Saryu in a northern Indian city. The event, which took place within the northern city of Ayodhya, saw thousands of volunteers light lamps along 55 riverfront steps of the river Saryu, creating a captivating display throughout 1.5 kilometers (1 …

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Ayodhya Deepotsav: A Guinness World Record Attempt to Light 28 Lakh Diyas on Lord Ram's Land

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to set two Guinness World Records during the Deepotsav festival in Ayodhya. The first record attempt is to light 28 lakh diyas across 55 ghats on Wednesday, while another record will be attempted during the aarti with over 1,100 people performing the largest aarti together on Saryu Ghat.

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11 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: It’s an early Diwali for artisans, traders!

Hindustan Times

The preparations for mega celebrations leading to the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya is proving to be a boon for hundreds of artisans and handicraft workers engaged in making earthen lamps, Saffron-coloured ‘Ramnami’ flags and patakas etc besides traders of firecrackers, demand for which has suddenly risen. Another potter Monu Prajapati, 42, of the same locality says that …

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1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi shares pics of Ayodhya’s ’Deepotsav’, says, ‘new zeal throughout India’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a glimpse from the "Deepotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya and noted that it was “amazing, divine, and unforgettable.” In a social media post on X in Hindi, the Prime Minister also shared images from the celebrations. The temple town achieved a new Guinness World Record by surpassing the previous record of 1.576 million …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Associated Press

LUCKNOW, India — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country. But the spectacular and much-awaited massive lighting of the oil lamps took place — as usual —at Saryu River, in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh state, the birthplace of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2023: On Diwali Eve, Ayodhya Sets New World Record by Lighting Over 22 Lakh Diyas

News 18

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2023 LIVE: CM Yogi Dedicates World Record for 22 Lakh Diyas to 'Ram Devotees' आज पावन अयोध्या जी का कोना-कोना भक्ति की दिव्य आभा की अलौकिक छटा से दीप्त है। पूज्य संतों के आशीर्वाद व प्रदेश वासियों के सहयोग से 'राममय' अयोध्या में इस वर्ष भी सर्वाधिक दीप प्रज्वलन का विश्व रिकॉर्ड स्थापित हुआ है। यह दिव्य उपलब्धि …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Deepotsav celebrations: Ayodhya sets Guinness record by lighting 24 lakh diyas

Live Mint

More than 22 lakh 'diyas' illuminated the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya during the seventh edition of the Deepotsav, setting a new world record of lighting a large number of lamps simultaneously at one place. Ayodhya echoed with 'Jai Shri Ram' after the representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records who counted the lamps using drones and …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya eyes word record in Deepotsav celebrations, launches online earthen lamp booking

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh government is aiming to create a new Guinness Book of World Record in Ayodhya by lighting more than 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats this Deepotsav with the administration making elaborate arrangements for it. Amid the ambitious target, the state invited individuals from across the globe to participate online in Ayodhya’s Deepotsav by the “Holy Ayodhya” mobile …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Shops in Hyderabad Make Moolah on Dhanteras

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Shops selling jewellery, vehicles and appliances had a field day on Friday with heavy footfalls as people bought new products to celebrate Dhanteras or Dhana Trayodashi. According to the astrologers, ‘Trayodashi’ — the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar — is considered auspicious to bring home new jewellery or any other asset. The price of gold in Hyderabad on …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Potters make eco-friendly earthen lamps in Jammu-Kashmir

Live Mint

Ahead of Diwali festival, potters in Jammu and Kashimir have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps in large numbers. Potter in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps ahead of Diwali. Raj Kumar, a potter, said, "We usually do not have much work for about 10 months of the year, but we spend 2 months with the whole family …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Earthen diyas stage a comeback with contemporary shapes and designs

Hindustan Times

Gone are the days when earthen lamps were only available in the traditional, cliche red-brown hues at Diwali markets. As times have changed, the makers of “diyas” have embraced variety, introducing a range of shapes, colors, prices and types to compete with the budget-friendly Chinese and Indian electronic lights. One of the earthen diya stalls at Maati kala mela With …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Diwali 2023: Significance Of Lighting Oil And Ghee Lamps During The Festival

News 18

The festive season has begun with great enthusiasm, and as Diwali approaches, markets are adorned with lights and decorations. While these aspects are integral to the celebrations, one of the most significant rituals of Diwali is the lighting of diyas or earthen lamps. As Diwali falls on the day of the new moon, illuminating lamps on this day symbolises dispelling …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Ujjain witnesses mega laser show, bursting of firecrackers, music on Mahashivratri I WATCH

India TV News

Ujjain Mahashivratri: As the country celebrated Mahashivratri on Saturday, Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain witnessed a colourful night as more than 21 lakh earthen lamps lit along with the mesmerising laser show. Guinness world record It is worth mentioning last year, more than 11 lakh earthen lamps were lit in Ujjain. Earlier last week, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Mahashivratri: 21 lakh 'diyas' to be lit on 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' event in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain

India TV News

Mahashivratri 2023: Nearly 21 lakh earthen lamps will be lit on February 18 in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city as part of the 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' programme to mark the festival of Mahashivratri, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. Now, an attempt will be made to set a Guinness world record by lighting 21 lakh lamps, government officials said. https://twitter.com/ANI_MP_CG_RJ/status/1624346797471862785 …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities, dazzling lights

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. As dusk fell on Sunday, over 1.5 million earthen lamps were lit and kept burning for 45 minutes at Ram ki Paidi, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Al Jazeera

Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Millions of Indians thronged crowded bazaars for shopping, bringing back the Diwali cheer that was dampened during the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Over …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights

NPR

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights Enlarge this image toggle caption Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP NEW DELHI — Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. As …

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2 years, 2 months ago

In pics | Grand 'deepotsav' preparations in full swing in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times

In pics | Grand 'deepotsav' preparations in full swing in Ayodhya Preparations for the much-awaited deepotsav celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya are in full swing ahead of Diwali. Preparations for the much-awaited deepotsav celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya are in full swing ahead of Diwali. While laser show and colourful lights set the spirit of the three-day celebration, the final …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya sets Guinness world record by lighting over 15 lakh diyas on eve of Diwali | Pics

India Today

Volunteers from Uttar Pradesh’s Avadh University on Sunday, October 23, broke the record of lighting the most diyas on Diwali in Ayodhya by lighting over 15 lakh lamps at the Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Ayodhya to take part in the Deepotsav, also extended his Diwali wishes to the country. #WATCH | …

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2 years, 2 months ago

WATCH | Spectacular firecrackers show light up skies of Ayodhya; PM Modi, CM Yogi witness celebrations

India TV News

Highlights Ayodhya saw its 6th Deepotsav celebrations, an event which has given a different indentity to city Around 18 lakh earthen lamps were lit on Sunday as part of Deepotsav A laser show, firecrackers bursting were also part of Deepotsav celebrations Ayodhya's Deepotsav: A magnificent eye-grabbing firecrackers show took over the skies in Ayodhya as part of grand Deepotsav celebrations …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali spirit light up bustling markets in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The city has come alive with the diyas and decorative lanterns and lighting ahead of the Diwali celebrations which are about to start in the next two days. Seasonal street vendors who depend on festival sales for their income get ready to make some extra cash as Diwali approaches, by selling stylish selections of diyas, lamps, lanterns, Goddess Laxmi …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Agra potters are busy making Diyas for Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya | Pics

India Today

One of the major Hindu festivals, Diwali, is just around the corner and several parts of the country are already decked up to celebrate the festival of lights. Interestingly, this year, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make Diwali in Ayodhya a memorable event by lighting up the entire city with several lakhs of earthen lamps. AGRA POTTERS MAKING …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Mahashivratri 2022: Ujjain sets new record by lighting over 11.7 lakh oil lamps. SEE PICS

India TV News

Highlights By lighting so many oil lamps, Ujjain broke the record set in Ayodhya last year, officials said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present on the occasion Over 11.71 lakh diyas were lit at Ramghat, Datt Akhara, Narsingh Ghat, Guru Nanak Ghat, Sunhari Ghat The Madhya Pradesh Government on Tuesday set a new Guinness world record of 'largest …

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Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

Millions Light Earthen Oil Lamps in India, Setting Guinness World Record

Ayodhya Deepotsav: A Guinness World Record Attempt to Light 28 Lakh Diyas on Lord Ram's Land

Ahead of Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: It’s an early Diwali for artisans, traders!

PM Modi shares pics of Ayodhya’s ’Deepotsav’, says, ‘new zeal throughout India’

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2023: On Diwali Eve, Ayodhya Sets New World Record by Lighting Over 22 Lakh Diyas

Deepotsav celebrations: Ayodhya sets Guinness record by lighting 24 lakh diyas

Ayodhya eyes word record in Deepotsav celebrations, launches online earthen lamp booking

Shops in Hyderabad Make Moolah on Dhanteras

Diwali 2023: Potters make eco-friendly earthen lamps in Jammu-Kashmir

Earthen diyas stage a comeback with contemporary shapes and designs

Diwali 2023: Significance Of Lighting Oil And Ghee Lamps During The Festival

Ujjain witnesses mega laser show, bursting of firecrackers, music on Mahashivratri I WATCH

Mahashivratri: 21 lakh 'diyas' to be lit on 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' event in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities, dazzling lights

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights

In pics | Grand 'deepotsav' preparations in full swing in Ayodhya

Ayodhya sets Guinness world record by lighting over 15 lakh diyas on eve of Diwali | Pics

WATCH | Spectacular firecrackers show light up skies of Ayodhya; PM Modi, CM Yogi witness celebrations

Diwali spirit light up bustling markets in Hyderabad

Agra potters are busy making Diyas for Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya | Pics

Mahashivratri 2022: Ujjain sets new record by lighting over 11.7 lakh oil lamps. SEE PICS