This special report from India Today covers the grand Deepotsav festival in Ayodhya, where a Guinness World Record was attempted by lighting lakhs of diyas at Ram Ki Paidi. According to the report, ‘Guinness Book will also use these particular drones to count the diyas out here… to ensure that the world record must remain’. The event, held on the banks of the Saryu River, saw thousands of volunteers meticulously placing and lighting earthen lamps. The visuals capture the immense scale of the preparations for the record attempt, which in 2023 involved lighting over 22 lakh diyas. The report also highlights cultural elements, such as intricate Rangoli designs based on Uttar Pradesh’s folk art (Lokkala), which added to the festive grandeur of the occasion.