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Three million lamps will be lit in Ayodhya, to set new record during Deepotsav

Ayodhya, Oct 23 (UNI) Preparations have intensified to make the festival of lights 2026 a grand and historic event in the city of Ayodhya. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the target is to light over three million lamps this year.
To ensure the success of the event, over 35,000 volunteers from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University will participate in the Deepotsav, from November 5 to 7.
In this sequence, University Vice Chancellor Dr. Bijendra Singh, as the chief host, performed the ritualistic worship of Mother Saryu and Lord Shri Ram at Ram Ki Paidi and prayed for the smooth conduct of Deepotsav here on Friday.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Bijendra Singh said this historic ritual is an opportunity to spread the spiritual dignity and energy of Ayodhya to the world. Every lamp lit by each volunteer symbolizes faith and patriotism.
The university administration and the district administration are engaged in extensive preparations to ensure a systematic and disciplined Deepotsav.
Volunteers are being provided special training in various faculties and departments across the university campus. This includes information on decorating lamps according to a prescribed grid, managing oil and wicks, and completing the task within the stipulated time.
Emphasis is also being placed on ensuring arrangements are in accordance with the standards of the Guinness Book of World Records, so that there are no obstacles in achieving the set goals during Deepotsav.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Bijendra Singh stated that under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the target has been set to light over three million lamps this year. The university administration and Deepotsav committees are finalizing the marking of the ghats, the allocation of lamps, and the provision of oil.
Over 35,000 volunteers from the university's residential campus, affiliated colleges, inter-colleges, and various voluntary organizations will participate in this grand event.
The Vice Chancellor expressed confidence that with everyone's collective efforts, Avadh University will break its previous record and set a new one.
Through the glow of the lamps, the cultural heritage, spiritual identity, and grandeur of Ayodhya's Sanatan tradition will once again be showcased to the world.
Meanwhile, preparations have been intensified to make Deepotsav 2026 grand, divine, and attractive with special emphasis being placed on beautifying the city's major roads.
In this regard, the provincial division of the Public Works Department is carrying out denting and painting of the dividers and railings on the Dharmapath, Rampath, and Mahobara roads.
These roads are being given a new and attractive look through painting, so that devotees and tourists arriving in Ayodhya during the Deepotsav can get a glimpse of the grand Ramnagari.
Public Works Department Assistant Engineer Sushant Tripathi stated that in view of Deepotsav 2026, the department is denting and painting the dividers and railings on major roads. This work includes the Dharampath, Rampath, and Mahobara routes. He stated that the department's effort is to ensure that major roads look attractive and ensure preparations are in keeping with the religious significance, cultural identity, and grandeur of Ramnagari.
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