Preparations are in full swing at the first Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.The Uttar Pradesh government said it aims to create a new world record this Diwali by lighting 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu river, while special eco-friendly lamps will illuminate the Ram temple.
These lamps are designed to prevent stains and soot from affecting the temple’s structure and will remain lit for extended periods. Over 30,000 volunteers are decorating 55 ghats along the Saryu river with 28 lakh diyas under the guidance of more than 2,000 supervisors,coordinators, ghat in-charges, and other members, it added.
Sant Sharan Mishra, the nodal officer for the Deepotsav celebrations,said 30,000 volunteers from 14 colleges, 37 inter-colleges, and 40 NGOs are involved in the preparations.
A spectacular Swastik symbol is being created with 80,000 diyas at ghat number 10 of Ram Ki Paidi, involving more than 150 dedicated volunteers.This grand display will be a major highlight of the celebration, the release said.
