Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Diwali.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us.”
PM Modi also urged people to support local artisans by purchasing Indian-made products during the festive season.
“Let’s mark this festive season by celebrating the hard work, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let’s buy Indian products and say—Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to also do the same,” he wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records on the occasion of Deepotsav by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti.
The event was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with the Ayodhya District Administration. In the record-setting display, a total of 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River.
According to officials, over 30,000 volunteers from universities, colleges, and other departments participated in the diya-lighting and rotational activities. The diyas were arranged in precise patterns to ensure accurate counting and verification by Guinness World Records representatives.
Additionally, during the grand Saryu aarti on October 17, a total of 2,128 devotees performed the ritual together, marking another milestone in Ayodhya’s celebrations.
(ANI)