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Deepotsav in Ayodhya shines with two Guinness records: Most diyas lit; largest aarti performed together

October 20, 2025 7:01 am

The night sky came alive with a drone show featuring 1,100 indigenous drones, recreating Lord Ram's divine form and scenes from the Ramayana, a visual treat that left devotees awe-struck

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CM Adityanath targets SP: ‘Lamps are lit where bullets were fired’

October 20, 2025 7:02 am

Adityanath claimed that 6-10 crore devotees are visiting Ayodhya every year now. He also claimed that 1.51 crore diyas were lit across Uttar Pradesh to mark the occasion

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In pictures, West Bengal's Duttapukur, where potters are busy making diyas ahead of Diwali

October 17, 2022 9:25 am

Duttapukur -- also known as Nebhadai Duttapukur -- in the North 24 Parganas district is where clay lamps and earthen diyas are produced on a large scale

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly 'diyas'

October 16, 2009 11:49 am

Those who plan to celebrate this Diwali in a grand way have an option to go for designer 'diyas' or eco-friendly ones.

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In photos: As Diwali nears, this pottery village in West Bengal is returning to its old rhythm

October 15, 2022 2:27 pm

In West Bengal's Chaltaberia village, artisans want to forget the memory of the pandemic and get on with their craft of pottery.

Colour, lights and sparkle: India celebrates Diwali

October 22, 2014 1:55 pm

The entire country is celebrating the joyous festival of lights. People crowd the markets for some last minute festive shopping.

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