33K volunteers, 40 potter families burning the midnight oil
LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- Under the supervision of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, nearly 33,000 volunteers are placing diyas across 56 ghats along the Saryu banks for Deepotsav celebrations on Sunday.
Nearly 7 to 8 lakh diyas had been arranged by Friday afternoon, confirmed organisers, as the temple town readies to break yet another Guinness World Record by lighting 26,11,101 earthen lamps this time.
"These volunteers' dedication reflects a deep spiritual connection with 'Ram Kaaj'," said Prof Sant Sharan Mishra, nodal officer for the mega event....
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