Ayodhya: In a breathtaking fusion of faith, festivity, and politics, Ayodhya’s iconic Deepotsav 2025 set the sacred city ablaze with light — and headlines. This year’s Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025 celebration broke two Guinness World Records, dazzling the world with 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) glowing along the ghats of the Saryu River, and 2,128 devotees performing a synchronised aarti that turned devotion into a visual masterpiece.
The Guinness World Records team officially handed over the certificate, marking Ayodhya’s place on the global spiritual map. Cabinet Minister Anil Rajbhar hailed the achievement as “a proud reflection of India’s cultural and spiritual unity,” adding that the event mirrors the heartbeat of the nation.
“Deepotsav has become more than a festival it’s a symbol of India’s awakening faith. The sight of saints performing aarti was divine. This Deepawali has taken on a new light, and the entire nation is celebrating,” Rajbhar told IANS.
However, the glow of the diyas came with political sparks. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while leading the grand celebration, took a swipe at opponents, saying,
“They honour Babar but disregard Ram.” His fiery remark drew cheers from the crowd, positioning the Deepotsav as both a cultural spectacle and a statement of ideological pride.
Responding to Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism, Rajbhar shot back, calling it “a reflection of foreign mentality,” asserting that earlier governments lacked the courage to uphold Ayodhya’s sanctity.
Meanwhile, Yadav quipped about Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s absence from Diwali advertisements, saying, “Abki baar, Deputy CM baahar,” fuelling speculation of internal rifts.
Yet, beyond the politics, the sight of millions of diyas glowing in harmony, chants echoing through the ghats, and the divine aura of the synchronised aarti captured what Deepotsav truly stands for faith, unity, and the enduring flame of tradition.
