More than 22 lakh 'diyas' illuminated the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya.
A new world record for lighting the largest number of lamps simultaneously in one place was set in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya echoed with 'Jai Shri Ram' after the representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records counted the lamps.
Fireworks lit up the skies of Ayodhya after world record was set.
Upon receiving a certificate of world record, CM Adityanath extended warm greetings to the entire Ayodhya and its residents.
A spectacular laser was also held after the lighting of diyas.
Volunteers from Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University participated in the ceremony.
This year marked the seventh edition of the Deepotsav.
In 2017, when the BJP came to power in Uttar Pradesh, 1.71 lakh lamps were lit in Ayodhya.
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