Lucknow: The Saryu Maha Aarti during Deepotsav will be carried out by 2,147 archaks this year, an increase from last year’s 2,128 archaks and vedacharyas who had won the event a Guinness World Record.The aarti will take place for around 30 minutes, from 5.20pm on Nov 7. The aarti will be performed all the way from Laxman Kila Ghat to Naya Ghat and Ram Ki Paidi.Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said that participation in the Maha Aarti had grown from 1,121 in 2024 to 2,147 this year. “Deepotsav has grown through public participation and cultural traditions since its beginning in 2017. Each edition has added a new dimension to the celebrations. Preparations are being carried out at 56 ghats, and around 30 lakh diyas will illuminate Ayodhya on Nov 7. The Nov 5 to 7 programme will also feature international Ramlila performances and a Ramayan-themed aerial display involving 2,100 drones,” the minister said.Tourism officers said that through the event, govt was hoping to provide pilgrims and tourists an opportunity to experience Ayodhya’s spiritual traditions and cultural grandeur and return with lasting memories.Amrit Abhijat, additional chief secretary, tourism, culture and religious affairs, said through the event govt hopes to provide pilgrims and tourists an opportunity to experience Ayodhya’s spiritual traditions and cultural grandeur and return with lasting memories.
