Largest Display of Oil Lamps

The city of Ayodhya, India recently set a new Guinness World Record during its Deepotsav festival (Diwali celebration) by lighting a stunning 2,617,215 earthen lamps (diyas) along the Saryu River.

• Category: Culture & Society
• Record Holder: Ayodhya District Administration
• Details: The city of Ayodhya, India achieved a Guinness World Record during its 2025 Deepotsav festival for the Largest display of oil lamps. An astonishing 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the Saryu River, involving over 30,000 volunteers. Ayodhya also secured a second record for the Most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously.
• Years: 2025
• Providers: Guinness World Records.