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Religion
Ayodhya’s 56 Ghats Glow as Over 3.6 Million Diyas Light Up the City
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:00 AM
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During Deepotsav‑2026, more than 3.6 million diyas were lit across 56 ghats in Ayodhya, drawing huge crowds to witness the spectacular illumination.
Ayodhya witnessed a remarkable visual display as part of Deepotsav‑2026, when the city’s 56 riverfront ghats were illuminated by more than 3.6 million oil‑lamps. The coordinated lighting turned the historic town into a sea of flickering light, creating a festive atmosphere that stretched from sunrise to late night.
Organisers reported that the massive number of diyas was distributed evenly across the ghats, ensuring that every stretch of the riverbank glowed uniformly. The sheer volume of lamps attracted thousands of visitors, many of whom travelled from neighboring districts to experience the spectacle firsthand.
The event, held in the sacred city of Ayodhya, underscored the cultural importance of Diwali celebrations in the region. Residents and tourists alike gathered along the banks, sharing moments of reverence and joy as the lights reflected on the water, reinforcing the city’s identity as a vibrant centre of religious tradition.
Organisers reported that the massive number of diyas was distributed evenly across the ghats, ensuring that every stretch of the riverbank glowed uniformly. The sheer volume of lamps attracted thousands of visitors, many of whom travelled from neighboring districts to experience the spectacle firsthand.
The event, held in the sacred city of Ayodhya, underscored the cultural importance of Diwali celebrations in the region. Residents and tourists alike gathered along the banks, sharing moments of reverence and joy as the lights reflected on the water, reinforcing the city’s identity as a vibrant centre of religious tradition.