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Ghats to nearby villages: Dev Deepawali to kick off in Varanasi and beyond | Lucknow News

Ghats to nearby villages: Dev Deepawali to kick off in Varanasi and beyond | Lucknow News

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Even as Varanasi is all set for Dev Deepawali celebrations on Wednesday evening, the festival is moving across the city’s ghats to neighbouring villages and districts — giving a boost to rural tourism along the way. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Festivities are set to light up villages such as Madhopur, Chandrawati, Umrah and Rahati in Varanasi and Jaunpur, and Chuitipara in Ambedkarnagar where a host of events have been planned. In Madhopur, officials said the Shooltankeshwar Mahadev Temple Ghat will host a heritage storytelling session on the “Legend of Shooltankeshwar Mahadev,” while locally made diyas will be lit up along the riverbank. Story continues below this ad Chandrawati village, known as the birthplace of Jain Tirthankara Chandraprabhu, will witness its own traditional festivities, promoting village-level tourism. Chuitipara in Ambedkarnagar promises a spectacular show at Shravan Dham, where over 21,000 diyas will illuminate the shrine and ghats. The festivities will also feature Bhajan Sandhya, a Rangoli competition, folk dances, and a fireworks display. Back in Varanasi, the city aims to light 10 lakh diyas across 88 …

Over 10 Lakh Diyas, 3D Laser Show To Illuminate Varanasi Ghats On Dev Deepawali | Varanasi News

Over 10 Lakh Diyas, 3D Laser Show To Illuminate Varanasi Ghats On Dev Deepawali | Varanasi News

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Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 23:48 IST Varanasi gears up for Dev Deepawali 2025 with 10 lakh diyas, a 3D laser show, green fireworks, and tributes to Shiva, Parvati, Buddha, and others. Twenty sectors have been designated for the grand celebration, each supervised by a nodal officer to ensure smooth arrangements. (File) Varanasi Dev Deepawali: As the countdown to Dev Deepawali 2025 begins, the temple town of Varanasi is gearing up to dazzle the world once again with a spectacle of faith, light, and culture. The city of Lord Shiva is once again poised to witness a grand celebration, as over 10 lakh diyas will illuminate the semi-circular ghats and waterbodies of Kashi on November 5, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said, as quoted by news agency PTI. According to the press statement, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, in collaboration with the UP Government and Varanasi Mahotsav Committee, has started large-scale preparations to ensure the celebrations unfold seamlessly. Diyas, oil, and wicks are being distributed from Raj Ghat, while the ghats and opposite banks …

Diwali diyas make way for Halloween costumes in spooky season | Delhi News

Diwali diyas make way for Halloween costumes in spooky season | Delhi News

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As October winds down, Diwali diyas have made way for plastic pumpkin lanterns. In cafés, restaurants, and homes, the city is leaning into the spooky season with costume parties and decorations. Halloween is on Friday – and from Delhi’s Khan Market to the housing societies of Noida and Gurgaon, the trick-or-treating spirit seems louder, quirkier, and more local this year. The Allied Stores in Khan Market, one of Delhi’s oldest novelty shops, has turned into a Halloween hub. Story continues below this ad The shelves are lined with ghost masks, spider webs, vampire capes, skeleton garlands, bats, and spiders. From the walls and ceiling hang plastic pumpkin lanterns, fake cobwebs, skulls, and severed, bloody limbs. Shoppers are sifting through costumes – Wednesday Addams, Chucky and Michael Myers costumes are the most in demand. “Demand is increasing every year,” says Chanakya Mehra, owner of the store. “We start our decoration and stocking in September. Many of the props and costumes are sold out now.” Advance orders had been placed for K-pop costumes, and they sold out …

Suriya, Jyotika head on a spiritual trip to sacred shakti peethas in Kolhapur; light diyas together. See pics

Suriya, Jyotika head on a spiritual trip to sacred shakti peethas in Kolhapur; light diyas together. See pics

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Apr 20, 2025 07:04 PM IST Before she starts her next film, Jyotika visited temples in Kolhapur with her husband, actor Suriya. Take a look at the pictures she shared.  Actors Suriya and Jyotika are visiting the shakti peethas in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, before they embark on something special in their careers. Jyotika posted pictures of their visit on Instagram, thanking fans for their ‘love and blessings’. Take a look. (Also Read: Suriya calls wife Jyotika his ‘kannadi poo Jo’ at Retro trailer launch: ‘My journey wouldn’t be joyous without her’) Jyotika and Suriya recently visited a temple in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Suriya, Jyotika visit shakti peethas Jyotika posted numerous pictures of their visit to Kolhapur’s temples on her Instagram. One picture shows them smiling widely as they click a selfie, while another shows them lighting diyas together. Jyotika also posted single pictures of her posing at the temples, happy to have visited them. In her caption, she revealed that she was about to begin shooting for her next film. She wrote, “Blessed to have visited the …

Over 2.5 Lakh Diyas Lit In Ayodhya To Celebrate Ram Navami | Watch

Over 2.5 Lakh Diyas Lit In Ayodhya To Celebrate Ram Navami | Watch

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Last Updated:April 06, 2025, 23:45 IST The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion A video from the event shows large crowds gathering at the ghats along the banks of river Ganga, lighting the diyas. On the occasion of Ram Navami, a grand Deepotsav was organised in Ayodhya, with over 2.5 lakh diyas lit to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. A video from the event shows large crowds gathering at the ghats along the banks of river Ganga, lighting the diyas. Colourful rangolis were also displayed as part of the celebrations. Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Deepotsav organised in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram NavamiOver 2.5 lakh diyas were lit as the people of Ayodhya celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. pic.twitter.com/pLAuXRjOMG — ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2025 BJP MLA Ved Prakash Gupta told news agency IANS, “Today is a special day for all the people of …

Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together | Latest News India

Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together | Latest News India

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Two Guinness World Records — most people performing ‘aarti’ simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday. Lakhs of diyas illuminated along the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya as part of the grand Deepotsav celebrations, in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)(Yogi Adityanath-X) The two records were set on 55 ghats, including Ram ki Paidi, on the banks of Saryu river in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performing ‘aarti’ simultaneously. The counting of diyas was done using drones. Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records here on Wednesday evening. “With a total of 1,121, UP Tourism, District administration of Ayodhya and Saryu Aarti Samiti, you are the Guinness World Records title holder for most people performing diya rotations simultaneously. Congratulations!” Patel declared. On the second record, the Guinness adjudicator said, “With a …

India News Live Today October 31, 2024: Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together

India News Live Today October 31, 2024: Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together

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Live Oct 31, 2024 12:07 AM IST India News Live: Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates on political developments, financial trends, crime reports, and important events across the country. Stay connected with the most crucial stories shaping India, all in one place. Latest news on October 31, 2024: Lakhs of diyas illuminated along the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya as part of the grand Deepotsav celebrations, in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) India News Live: Get real time updates on the latest happenings across India. From key political shifts and government decisions to economic developments and crime reports, we bring you real-time information as it unfolds. Our coverage also includes general news, spotlighting significant events and issues impacting daily life. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Oct 31, 2024 12:07 AM IST India News Live Updates: Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh …

Diwali 2024: Ayodhya sets 2 Guinness Records as 25 lakh diyas light up city

Diwali 2024: Ayodhya sets 2 Guinness Records as 25 lakh diyas light up city

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Ayodhya made history during the `Deepotsav-2024` celebrations on Wednesday evening by setting two Guinness World Records, news agency ANI reported. The district administration, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, illuminated the Saryu River with more than 25 lakh diyas, marking the largest display of oil lamps ever recorded. Another record was made for the most people performing `diya` rotation simultaneously. “The two Guinness World Records were made for the largest display of oil lamps, with 2,512,585 diyas lit by the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Ayodhya district administration, and for the most people performing `diya` rotation simultaneously,” officials said. According to ANI, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath received two certificates from Guinness World Records for the records set during the `Deepotsav` celebrations in Ayodhya. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak were also present. As part of the grand Deepotsav celebration, thousands of diyas were illuminated along the banks of the Saryu River. The Diwali 2024 festivities in the city included …

Aaj Ki Baat Ayodhya deepotsav Diwali diyas Guinness World Record aarti CM Yogi Sanatan dharma Maharashtra polls Mayahuti – India TV

Aaj Ki Baat Ayodhya deepotsav Diwali diyas Guinness World Record aarti CM Yogi Sanatan dharma Maharashtra polls Mayahuti – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma. Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise. In today’s episode: Guinness World Record: Nearly 28 lakh diyas lighted in Ayodhya on Diwali eve, 1,100 people perform ‘aarti’, CM Yogi says, we will remove all barriers from the path of Sanatan Dharma Maharashtra polls: Mayahuti has 37 and MVA has 24 rebel candidates in fray, Leaders of both camps trying to persuade rebels to quit Jharkhand police raids BJP leader’s school in Ranchi, seizes huge amount of cash India’s number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath’ was launched just before the 2014 general elections. Since its inception, the show is redefining India’s super-prime time and is numerically far ahead of its contemporaries. Source link

Ayodhya Sparkles With Over 28 Lakh Diyas On Deepotsav, A New Record

Ayodhya Sparkles With Over 28 Lakh Diyas On Deepotsav, A New Record

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Over 25 lakh diyas lit up Ayodhya on Deepotsav New Delhi: The grand Deepostav celebrations in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya saw over 25 lakh earthen lamps being lit together – a new world record. Over 28 lakh diyas (lamps) were lit on the banks of the Sarayu river, presenting a magnificent golden glow when viewed from above. The organisers had planned to light up at least 25 lakh diyas, but exceeded the target by a huge margin to create a new world record.  The Deepotsav showcased the spiritual, traditional, and cultural essence of the holy city, with performances by artists from six countries — Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia — along with a Ram Leela presentation from Uttarakhand. Additionally, various artists from different states performed at the event. Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Deepotsav with an ‘aarti’. He also pulled the chariot on which Ramayan artistes performed. For this year’s Deepotsav, Saket Mahavidyalaya crafted 18 stunning tableaux, 11 by the Information Department and seven by the Tourism Department. The Tourism …