Ayodhya decked up for grand Deepotsav, 12 lakh diyas to glitter on Diwali

Ayodhya has been decked up for a grand Deepotsav -- the festival of lights. From 51,000 diyas 5 years ago, the Uttar Pradesh government will light 12 lakh earthen lamps, nine lakh of which will be lit on the banks of the Saryu, bettering the previous Diwali record.

Last year, over six lakh earthen lamps were lit during the "Deepotsav" to celebrate the festival, creating a world record.